Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let their lying lips be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly against the righteous. New Living Translation Silence their lying lips— those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly. English Standard Version Let the lying lips be mute, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt. Berean Standard Bible May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. King James Bible Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. New King James Version Let the lying lips be put to silence, Which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. New American Standard Bible Let the lying lips be speechless, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous With pride and contempt. NASB 1995 Let the lying lips be mute, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous With pride and contempt. NASB 1977 Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous With pride and contempt. Legacy Standard Bible Let the lying lips be mute, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous With lofty pride and contempt. Amplified Bible Let the lying lips be mute, Which speak insolently and arrogantly against the [consistently] righteous With pride and contempt. Christian Standard Bible Let lying lips that arrogantly speak against the righteous in proud contempt be silenced. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let lying lips be quieted; they speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt. American Standard Version Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak against the righteous insolently, With pride and contempt. Contemporary English Version Silence those proud liars! Make them stop bragging and insulting your people. English Revised Version Let the lying lips be dumb; which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let [their] lying lips be speechless, since they speak against righteous people with arrogance and contempt. Good News Translation Silence those liars--all the proud and arrogant who speak with contempt about the righteous. International Standard Version Let the lying lips be made still, especially those who speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt. Majority Standard Bible May lying lips be silenced?lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. NET Bible May lying lips be silenced--lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt! New Heart English Bible Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt. Webster's Bible Translation Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. World English Bible Let the lying lips be mute, which speak against the righteous insolently, with pride and contempt. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLet lips of falsehood become mute, "" That are speaking against the righteous, "" Ancient sayings, in pride and contempt. Young's Literal Translation Let lips of falsehood become dumb, That are speaking against the righteous, Ancient sayings, in pride and contempt. Smith's Literal Translation The lips of falsehood shall be mute; speaking boldly in pride and contempt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet deceitful lips be made dumb. Which speak iniquity against the just, with pride and abuse. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Strike dumb their lying lips, which speak arrogantly against the righteous in contempt and scorn. New Revised Standard Version Let the lying lips be stilled that speak insolently against the righteous with pride and contempt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the lips of the wicked be silent; for they speak falsely and disdainfully against the righteous. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the lips of the evil shall be stopped, for they speak lies and insanity against the righteous. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous, With pride and contempt. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let the deceitful lips become dumb, which speak iniquity against the righteous with pride and scorn. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit…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. 18May lying lips be silenced— lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. 19How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You!… Cross References Psalm 94:4 They pour out arrogant words; all workers of iniquity boast. Psalm 109:2 For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. Isaiah 29:20-21 For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— / those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice. Isaiah 37:23 Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Lamentations 3:61-62 O LORD, You have heard their insults, all their plots against me— / the slander and murmuring of my assailants against me all day long. Ezekiel 35:13 You boasted against Me with your mouth and multiplied your words against Me. I heard it Myself! Daniel 7:25 He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. Micah 6:12 For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, and its residents speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 26:59-61 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Mark 14:56-59 For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: / “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” ... Luke 11:53-54 As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things, / waiting to catch Him in something He might say. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Treasury of Scripture Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. the lying Psalm 12:3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: Psalm 59:12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak. Psalm 63:11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. speak Psalm 64:3,4 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words: … Psalm 123:3,4 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt… 1 Samuel 2:3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. grievous things [heb. Psalm 94:4 How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves? Jude 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. Jump to Previous Ancient Arrogantly Contempt Contemptuously Dumb Evil False. Falsehood Grievous Insolently Lying Mute Pride Proudly Righteous Sayings Shut Silence Silenced Speak Speaking UprightJump to Next Ancient Arrogantly Contempt Contemptuously Dumb Evil False. Falsehood Grievous Insolently Lying Mute Pride Proudly Righteous Sayings Shut Silence Silenced Speak Speaking UprightPsalm 31 1. David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. He rejoices in his mercy 9. He prays in his calamity 19. He praises God for his goodness May lying lips be silenced— This phrase is a plea for divine intervention against falsehood. In biblical context, lying lips are often associated with deceit and slander, which are condemned throughout Scripture (Proverbs 6:16-19). The psalmist's request for silence suggests a desire for truth and justice to prevail. Historically, false accusations were a serious threat in ancient Israel, where community reputation was vital. This plea reflects a deep trust in God as the ultimate judge who can silence deceit. lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 31, David is expressing a plea for deliverance from his enemies and those who speak falsely against him. 2. The Righteous Refers to those who are in right standing with God, often facing opposition from the wicked. 3. The Wicked Those who speak with arrogance and contempt, opposing the righteous and God's ways. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords have the power to build up or destroy. As believers, we must be mindful of our speech, ensuring it aligns with God's truth. God's Justice God is aware of the injustices faced by the righteous and will ultimately silence those who speak with arrogance and deceit. Humility vs. Pride Prideful speech is condemned in Scripture. We are called to speak with humility and grace, reflecting Christ's character. Trust in God's Deliverance Like David, we can trust God to defend us against false accusations and to vindicate us in His perfect timing. Guarding Our Hearts Our speech reflects the condition of our hearts. We must guard our hearts against pride and contempt to ensure our words honor God.(18) Silence.--As a different word is used from that rendered silent in Psalm 31:17, translate let the lying lips be made dumb. Grievous.--Better, arrogant, as in 1Samuel 2:3. (Comp. Psalm 94:4.) So in Psalm 75:5, "a stiff neck" is a neck thrown impudently back. Proudly and contemptuously.--Literally, in pride and contempt. Verse 18. - Let the lying lips be put to silence, which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous; rather, which speak arrogancy (camp. 1 Samuel 2:3). The pride and insolence of David's enemies is strongly noted in the Second Book of Samuel (see 16:7, 8; 17:1-3).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May lyingשָׁ֥קֶר (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood lips שִׂפְתֵ֫י (śip̄·ṯê) Noun - fdc Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin be silenced, תֵּ֥אָלַ֗מְנָה (tê·’ā·lam·nāh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 481: To tie fast, to be tongue-tied which speak הַדֹּבְר֖וֹת (had·dō·ḇə·rō·wṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with arrogance עָתָ֗ק (‘ā·ṯāq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6277: Forward, arrogant against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the righteous, צַדִּ֥יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous full of pride בְּגַאֲוָ֥ה (bə·ḡa·’ă·wāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1346: Arrogance, majesty, ornament and contempt. וָבֽוּז׃ (wā·ḇūz) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 937: Disrespect Links Psalm 31:18 NIVPsalm 31:18 NLT Psalm 31:18 ESV Psalm 31:18 NASB Psalm 31:18 KJV Psalm 31:18 BibleApps.com Psalm 31:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 31:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 31:18 French Bible Psalm 31:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 31:18 Let the lying lips be mute which (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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