Psalms 31:17

\31:16\Let your servant see the light of your face; in your mercy be my saviour.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.

In Context

16\31:15\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.

18\31:17\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.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the evil-doers will come to their end in the dark night, for by strength no man will overcome.

Psalms 6:10\6:9\The Lord has given ear to my request; the Lord has let my prayer come before him.

Psalms 31:1To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.

Psalms 35:4Let them be overcome and put to shame who make attempts to take my soul; let those who would do me damage be turned back and made foolish.

Psalms 40:14\40:13\Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help.

Psalms 70:2\70:1\Let your salvation come quickly, O God; come quickly to my help, O Lord.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 31:10-19

Sorrowful Complaints; Humble and Believing Prayer. 9 Have mercy upon me, O Lord , for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. 11 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me. 12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken… Read the whole commentary →

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