Psalm 31:17

World English Bible

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

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Psalm 31:17 in other translations

Let me not be put to shame, O Jehovah; for I have called upon thee: Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.

Psalm 31:17 · American Standard Version

Psalm 31:17 in context

  1. 15My times are in your hand.
    Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
  2. 16Make your face to shine on your servant.
    Save me in your loving kindness.
  3. 17Let me not be disappointed, Yahweh, for I have called on you.
    Let the wicked be disappointed.
    Let them be silent in Sheol.
  4. 18Let the lying lips be mute,
    which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.
  5. 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!