Psalms 31:17 nasb — Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.

NASB

"Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol."

— Psalms 31:17, NASB

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Psalms 31 — Context

14

But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, "You are my God."

15

My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me.

16

Make Your face to shine upon Your servant; Save me in Your lovingkindness.

17

Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.

18

Let the lying lips be mute, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous With pride and contempt.

19

How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men!

20

You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues.

Psalms 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 31:17 say?
Psalms 31:17 in the NASB reads: “Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.”
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 (NASB): “Let me not be put to shame, O LORD, for I call upon You; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.” 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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