Psalms 31:17
The Scripture
(17) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist cries out for God’s protection from the wicked and laments the loss of his children, asking for mercy and deliverance. He also reminds readers that God’s justice and compassion are ever‑present, urging reliance on divine mercy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 31:1Psalms 25:2Psalms 25:3Psalms 34:5Psalms 69:6Psalms 69:7Isaiah 50:6Isaiah 50:7Joel 2:26Joel 2:27Psalms 6:10Psalms 35:4
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