Psalm 31:18
“Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 31Meaning
Lying and proud lips are asked to become silent because they speak contemptuously against the righteous; the verse opposes destructive speech without authorizing censorship of truthful reporting or criticism.
Trust renewed in danger
Verses 14–18 answer danger with “You are my God,” place the speaker’s times in God’s hand, and ask for saving favor and just silencing of lying speech.
Read carefully
Lying and proud lips are asked to become silent because they speak contemptuously against the righteous; the verse opposes destructive speech without authorizing censorship of truthful reporting or criticism.
Reflection
Lying and proud lips are asked to become silent because they speak contemptuously against the righteous; the verse opposes destructive speech without authorizing censorship of truthful reporting or criticism.