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Vindicating Faith
When the psalmist prays, "Let me not be put to shame," commentators explain he is asking God to vindicate his faith. He has called upon God, placing his trust entirely in Him. He prays that this trust will not be proven foolish, but that God will show Himself to be a reliable refuge. In contrast, he asks that the wicked, who trust in their own strength, will see their plans fail and be shamed.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 31:17
18th Century
Theologian
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord, for I have called upon thee — That is, I have placed entire confidence in you, and in your promises, in the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 31:17
19th Century
Preacher
Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
There i…
John Calvin
On Psalms 31:17
16th Century
Theologian
O Jehovah! let me not be ashamed. In these words, the Psalmist continues his prayer. To strengthen his hopes, he contrasts himself with hi…
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John Gill
On Psalms 31:17
17th Century
Pastor
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord
The same petition as in (Psalms 31:1);
for I have calle…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 31:9–18
17th Century
Minister
David's troubles made him a man of sorrows. In this, he was a type of Christ, who was acquainted with grief. David acknowledged that his affliction…