Psalms 31:18

Strike the false lips dumb, that speak proudly against the righteous with haughtiness and contempt.

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Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

In Context

17Put me not, O Lord, to shame, for I have called upon you. Let the wicked be put to shame silent in Sheol.

19How great is the goodness you have treasured for those who revere you, and wrought for those who take refuge in you, in plain sight of all!

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Cross References

Psalms 25:3None will be shamed who wait for you, but shame will fall upon wanton traitors.

Psalms 63:11But the king shall rejoice in God: all who own his allegiance will glory. For the mouth of the false shall be stopped.

Psalms 94:4with their blustering arrogant words, their braggart and wicked speech,

Psalms 123:3Be gracious, be gracious to us, Lord. Scorn enough, and more, have we borne

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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