Psalms 31:18

Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.

World English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Let me not be disappointed, LORD, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in Sheol.

19Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:16His servants spoke yet more against the LORD God and against his servant Hezekiah.

Psalms 25:3Yes, no one who waits for you will be shamed. They will be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.

Psalms 63:11But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced.

Psalms 94:4They pour out arrogant words. All the evildoers boast.

Psalms 123:3Have mercy on us, LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.

Proverbs 12:19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

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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