18Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.


In Context

15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.

17 Let me not be put to shame, O Lord , for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and lie silent in the grave.

18 Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous.

19 How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.

20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.

Psalms 31:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

31:18Let deceitful lips be made dumb. Which speak iniquity against the just, with pride and abuse.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak against the righteous insolently, With pride and contempt.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips become dumb, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips be dumb; which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

31:18Let lips of falsehood become dumb, That are speaking against the righteous, Ancient sayings, in pride and contempt.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

31:18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.