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You shelter them in your presence, far from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion From the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of mankind; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou dost hide them in the secret place of Thy presence from the conspiracies of man; Thou dost keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In the secret place of Your presence You hide them from the plots <i>and</i> conspiracies of man; You keep them secretly in a shelter (pavilion) from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You hide them in the protection of your presence; you conceal them in a shelter from human schemes, from quarrelsome tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You hide them in the protection of Your presence; You conceal them in a shelter from the schemes of men, from quarrelsome tongues. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are their shelter from harmful plots, and you are their protection from vicious gossip. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In the covert of thy presence shalt thou hide them from the plottings of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of your presence from those who scheme against them. You keep them in a shelter, safe from quarrelsome tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You hide them in the safety of your presence from the plots of others; in a safe shelter you hide them from the insults of their enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You will hide them in the secret place of your presence, away from the conspiracies of men. You will hide them in your tent, away from their contentious tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You hide them with you, where they are safe from the attacks of men; you conceal them in a shelter, where they are safe from slanderous attacks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence, "" From schemes of man, "" You conceal them in a dwelling place, "" From the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt cover them in the covering of thy face from the snares of man: thou wilt conceal them in the booth from the strife of tongues.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy face, from the disturbance of men. Thou shalt protect them in thy tabernacle from the contradiction of tongues. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:21>You hide them in the concealment of your face, from the disturbance of men. You protect them in your tabernacle, from the contradiction of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You hide them in the shelter of your presence, safe from scheming enemies. You conceal them in your tent, away from the strife of tongues. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the shelter of your presence you hide them from human plots; you hold them safe under your shelter from contentious tongues.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hide them in the citadel of thy presence from the tumult of men; with thy shadow guard them from contention.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You will hide them in the shelter of your presence; from the trouble of the children of men you will hide them from strife in your shadow.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hidest them in the covert of Thy presence from the plottings of man; Thou concealest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the vexation of man: thou wilt screen them in a tabernacle from the contradiction of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3340" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>How 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! <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: tas·tî·rêm (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">You hide them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: bə·sê·ṯer (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">in the secret place</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of Your presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/7407.htm" title="7407: mê·ruḵ·sê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Perhaps conspiracy. From rakac; a snare.">from the schemes</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of men.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: tiṣ·pə·nêm (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">You conceal them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5521.htm" title="5521: bə·suk·kāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A thicket, booth. Fem of cok; a hut or lair.">in Your shelter</a> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: mê·rîḇ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">from accusing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·nō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">tongues.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20</a></span><br />Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-4</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” / Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a></span><br />Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8</a></span><br />Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Psalm 61:3-4</a></span><br />For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. / Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4-5</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. / You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Psalm 91:9-10</a></span><br />Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High— / no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3</a></span><br />For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a></span><br />I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31-39</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-15.htm">John 17:15</a></span><br />I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall hide them in the secret of your presence from the pride of man: you shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.</p><p class="hdg">hide</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></b></br> For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a></b></br> Thou <i>art</i> my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2</a></b></br> Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:</p><p class="hdg">from</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Psalm 10:2</a></b></br> The wicked in <i>his</i> pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/36-11.htm">Psalm 36:11</a></b></br> Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.</p><p class="hdg">the strife</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2-4</a></b></br> Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Psalm 140:3</a></b></br> They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison <i>is</i> under their lips. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-21.htm">Job 5:21</a></b></br> Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Accusing</a> <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/psalms/26-10.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/30-7.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">Hidest</a> <a href="/psalms/17-5.htm">Holdest</a> <a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/12-7.htm">Keepest</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Pavilion</a> <a href="/psalms/10-2.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Plotting</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/psalms/18-43.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/psalms/12-4.htm">Tongues</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Accusing</a> <a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/psalms/33-14.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">Hidest</a> <a href="/psalms/73-23.htm">Holdest</a> <a href="/psalms/33-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Keepest</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Pavilion</a> <a href="/psalms/36-4.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Plotting</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/36-11.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/psalms/55-8.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/psalms/52-5.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">Tongues</a> <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">He rejoices in his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">He prays in his calamity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">He praises God for his goodness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You hide them in the secret place of Your presence</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's protective nature, suggesting a divine sanctuary where believers find refuge. The "secret place" can be seen as a metaphor for God's intimate presence, reminiscent of the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle and Temple, where God's presence dwelt. This concept is echoed in <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91:1</a>, which speaks of dwelling in the "shelter of the Most High." The idea of being hidden in God's presence suggests a deep, personal relationship with Him, offering security beyond physical protection.<p><b>from the schemes of men</b><br>The "schemes of men" refers to the plots and plans devised by those who oppose God's people. Throughout biblical history, God's followers have faced opposition, from the Israelites in Egypt to the early Christians under Roman persecution. This phrase reassures believers that God is aware of human schemes and provides protection against them. It aligns with passages like <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a>, which promises that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.<p><b>You conceal them in Your shelter</b><br>The imagery of a "shelter" conveys safety and refuge, akin to a fortress or stronghold. In ancient times, cities had fortified walls and towers for protection against enemies. Spiritually, God is depicted as a stronghold for His people, as seen in <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>. This concealment implies not just physical safety but also spiritual and emotional security, highlighting God's role as a protector and provider.<p><b>from accusing tongues</b><br>Accusations and slander have been tools of the enemy since the beginning, as seen in the story of Job, where Satan accuses Job before God. The "accusing tongues" can also be linked to the New Testament, where believers are warned about the power of the tongue (<a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a>). This phrase reassures that God shields His people from false accusations and malicious speech, reflecting His justice and righteousness. It also points to Jesus Christ, who, despite facing false accusations, remained under God's protection and fulfilled His redemptive mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Psalm 31</a>, David is expressing his trust in God's protection amidst adversity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>Referred to as a "secret place," it symbolizes divine protection and intimacy with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/schemes_of_men.htm">Schemes of Men</a></b><br>Represents the plots and plans of those who oppose the righteous.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/accusing_tongues.htm">Accusing Tongues</a></b><br>Symbolizes slander, false accusations, and verbal attacks against the faithful.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelter.htm">Shelter</a></b><br>A metaphor for God's protection and refuge for those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>God offers a refuge that is beyond human understanding, a secret place where His presence shields us from harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_shelter.htm">Trust in God's Shelter</a></b><br>In times of adversity, believers are encouraged to seek God's presence as their ultimate shelter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_slander.htm">Guarding Against Slander</a></b><br>While we may face verbal attacks, God provides protection and vindication against false accusations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intimacy_with_god.htm">Intimacy with God</a></b><br>The "secret place" signifies a deep, personal relationship with God, where we find peace and security.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Trusting in God's protection allows us to live boldly, without fear of human schemes or accusations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happens_at_the_secret_place.htm">What happens at the secret place?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_hell_appear.htm">How does hell appear?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/genesis_31_19__evidence_of_teraphim's_role.htm">In Genesis 31:19, what historical evidence supports the existence or importance of household gods (teraphim), and how does it reconcile with monotheism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_ask_'where_is_god'_if_omnipresent.htm">If God is said to be omnipresent, why does the psalmist continually ask, 'Where is your God?' (Psalm 42:3)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">The secret of thy presence.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">in the hiding-place of thy countenance, </span>a beautiful thought and common in the Psalms, although expressed by different images. In <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm" title="For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up on a rock.">Psalm 27:5</a>, "the hiding-place of his tabernacle;<span class= "ital">" </span>61:4, "of his wings;" 91:1, "of his shadow."<p>The form the same image takes in the Christian's hope is beautifully expressed by Tennyson:<p>"To lie within the light of God as I lie upon your breast,<p>And the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest."<p><span class= "bld">Pride.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">rough </span>or <span class= "ital">wrangling talk, </span>as the parallelism shows and the LXX. confirm; and, referring back to <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm" title="Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.">Psalm 31:18</a>, Gesenius renders the word "conspiracies."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt hide</span> (or, <span class="accented">thou hidest</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>them in the secret of thy presence from the pride</span> (rather, <span class="accented">conspiracies</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>of man</span>. Intense light forms as good a hiding-place as intense darkness. No vision can penetrate it. It is "too dazzling bright for mortal eye." Thus those whom God brings close to himself, and on whom he pours the light of his countenance, need no other protection. Their life is hid in God. <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt keep them</span> (or, <span class="accented">thou keepest them</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>secretly in a</span> <span class="cmt_word">pavilion from the strife of tongues.</span> God keeps his own in a "pavilion," or leafy arbour, a place of coolness and refreshment, far away <span class="accented">from</span> the "lying lips" (ver. 18) and slanderous tongues (ver. 13) of the ungodly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You hide them</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּסְתִּירֵ֤ם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(tas·tî·rêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the secret place</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסֵ֥תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·sê·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, hiding place, secrecy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your presence</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנֶיךָ֮</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the schemes</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽרֻכְסֵ֫י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ruḵ·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7407.htm">Strong's 7407: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps conspiracy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You conceal them</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּצְפְּנֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(tiṣ·pə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your shelter</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסֻכָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·suk·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5521.htm">Strong's 5521: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thicket, booth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from accusing</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרִ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strife, dispute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tongues.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֹׁנֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:20 In the shelter of your presence you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>