Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Let the lying lips be silenced, those who speak harsh and cruel words with pride and contempt against those who do what's right.
The writer is asking God to stop the lies and cruel words that proud people speak against good people.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Psalm 31 is attributed to King David, who wrote it as a prayer for deliverance from enemies who spread lies and contempt against him. This reflects the historical context of David's life, where he faced slander from adversaries like King Saul and later his own son Absalom during times of conflict and persecution. Such psalms were part of ancient Israelite worship, serving as expressions of trust in God's protection amidst injustice.
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