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Psalms 31:17 Cross-References
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“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. silent: or, cut off for”
Psalms 31:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 31:17
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. Prayer for vindication through contrast between righteous who call upon God and wicked who will be silenced. This addresses theodicy—God's justice in distinguishing between His people and enemies.Let me not be ashamed (Hebrew bosh—put to shame, disappointed, confounded) asks that trust not be proven foolish. Petition assumes shame is natural outcome if God doesn't intervene—David will appear to have trusted God who doesn't deliver. Prayer appeals to God's reputation: if H...
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Cross-References for Psalms 31:17
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“I have trusted in you. Don't let me be shamed. Don't let my enemies triumph over me.”
“and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly disappointed”
“all those who are incensed against you will be disappointed and confounded. Those who strive with you will be like nothing”
“neither any who go down into silence;”
“and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.”
“Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.”
“Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.”
“for they are disappointed”
“my soul would have soon lived in silence.”
“Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.”