Psalms 31:20

In your sheltering wings you hide them from plottings of people, you keep them safe in a bower from the chiding of tongues.

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In The King James Version

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

In Context

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!

21Blest be the Lord for the wonderful love he has shown me in time of distress.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:2The wicked, in their pride, are pursuing the helpless: let them be caught in the schemes they have plotted.

Psalms 32:7For you are my shelter, you protect me from trouble, and surround me with deliverance. Selah

Psalms 36:8They feast on the fat of your house, they drink of your brook of delights.

Psalms 40:4Happy the person who has put in the Lord their trust, not looking to false gods or turning to idols.

Psalms 64:2Hide me from villains who secretly plot, from the blustering throng of the workers of evil,

Matthew Henry on Psalms 31:20-24

Triumphant Praise. 19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! 20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 21 Blessed be the Lord : for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. 22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of… Read the whole commentary →

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