Psalms 31:17 bbe — Let me not be shamed, O Lord, for I have made my prayer to you; let the sinners be shamed, and let their mouths be shut…

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"Let me not be shamed, O Lord, for I have made my prayer to you; let the sinners be shamed, and let their mouths be shut in the underworld."

— Psalms 31:17, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 31 — Context

But I had faith in you, O Lord; I said, You are my God.

The chances of my life are in your hand; take me out of the hands of my haters, and of those who go after me.

Let your servant see the light of your face; in your mercy be my saviour.

Let me not be shamed, O Lord, for I have made my prayer to you; let the sinners be shamed, and let their mouths be shut in the underworld.

Let the false lips be shut, which say evil against the upright, looking down on him in their pride.

O how great is your grace, which you have put in store for your worshippers, and which you have made clear to those who had faith in you, before the sons of men!

You will keep them safe in your house from the designs of man; in the secret of your tent will you keep them from angry tongues.

Psalms 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 31:17 say?

Psalms 31:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let me not be shamed, O Lord, for I have made my prayer to you; let the sinners be shamed, and let their mouths be shut in the underworld.”

Where is Psalms 31:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 31:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 31, verse 17.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 31:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 31:17 in?

Psalms 31:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 31:17?

Psalms 31:17 reads (BBE): “Let me not be shamed, O Lord, for I have made my prayer to you; let the sinners be shamed, and let their mouths be shut in the underworld.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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