King James Version
psalm 31:20 in the King James Version says “Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion fr...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 31 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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.”
psalm 31:20 · KJV
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. grievous: Heb. a hard thing
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!
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.
Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. strong: or, fenced
For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.
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