Psalm 31:17

Psalm 31:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17Let me not be put to shame, Lord,

for I have cried out to you;

but let the wicked be put to shame

and be silent in the realm of the dead.

17Let me not be put to shame, Lord, for I call upon You;

Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in 31:17 I.e., the netherworldSheol.

17Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I call upon You;

Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol.

17Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I call on You;

Let the wicked (godless) be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).

17O Lord, let me not be ashamed,

for I have called on You.

Let the wicked be put to shame;

let them lie silent in Sheol.

17 Lord, I have cried out to you.

Don’t let me be put to shame.

But let sinners be put to shame.

Let them lie silent in the place of the dead.