Psalm 31:20 “You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of…”

Psalm 31:20

You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

World English Bible

In the shelter of your presence you will hide them from the plotting of man. You will keep them secretly in a dwelling away from the strife of tongues.

American Standard Version

In the covert of thy presence wilt thou hide them from the plottings of man: Thou wilt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou doest hide them priuily in thy presence from the pride of men: thou keepest them secretly in thy Tabernacle from the strife of tongues.

Darby Translation

Thou keepest them concealed in the secret of thy presence from the conspiracies of man; thou hidest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast wrought for those trusting in Thee, Before sons of men. Thou hidest them in the secret place of Thy presence, From artifices of man, Thou concealest them in a tabernacle, From the strife of tongues.

Bible in Basic English

You will keep them safe in your house from the designs of man; in the secret of your tent will you keep them from angry tongues.

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Cross references

“hide”

Psalm 27:5 Psalm 32:7 Psalm 91:1–4 Psalm 64:2

Psalm 27:5 · BSB

For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 32:7 · BSB

You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Psalm 91:1–4 · BSB

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 64:2 · BSB

Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,

“from”

Psalm 140:5 Psalm 10:2 Psalm 40:4 Exodus 18:11 James 4:6 Psalm 36:11

Psalm 140:5 · BSB

The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah

Psalm 10:2 · BSB

In pride the wicked pursue the needy; let them be caught in the schemes they devise.

Psalm 40:4 · BSB

Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.

Exodus 18:11 · BSB

Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”

James 4:6 · BSB

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Psalm 36:11 · BSB

Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

“the strife”

Job 5:21 Psalm 64:2–4 Psalm 140:3 1 Timothy 6:4 James 3:14–16 Romans 13:13

Job 5:21 · BSB

You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.

Psalm 64:2–4 · BSB

Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,

Psalm 140:3 · BSB

They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah

1 Timothy 6:4 · BSB

he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

James 3:14–16 · BSB

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

Romans 13:13 · BSB

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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!

21Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.

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