Psalm 31:17 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
15My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
16Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.
17Let 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.
18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
19Oh 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!
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 25:2
Both verses express a plea for God to protect the faithful from shame.
Romans 10:11
This verse echoes the promise that those who trust in the Lord will not be put to shame.
Isaiah 45:17
Both passages affirm that God's people will ultimately be vindicated.
Source: Psalm 31:17