18 Let lying lips be quieted;(A)
they speak arrogantly against the righteous
with pride and contempt.(B)

19 How great is Your goodness
that You have stored up for those who fear You
and accomplished in the sight of everyone
for those who take refuge in You.(C)
20 You hide them in the protection of Your presence;
You conceal them in a shelter[a]
from the schemes of men,
from quarrelsome tongues.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 31:20 Lit canopy

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

19 How abundant are the good things(C)
    that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,(D)
    on those who take refuge(E) in you.
20 In the shelter(F) of your presence you hide(G) them
    from all human intrigues;(H)
you keep them safe in your dwelling
    from accusing tongues.

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