KJV ORIGINAL
Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let me be put to shame, O LORD, because I have called out to you for help. Instead, let the wicked be the ones who are ashamed, and let them be silenced in death.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to protect him from shame since he has faithfully called upon God, while requesting that evil people face the consequences of their actions.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and reflects the common ancient Near Eastern belief that calling upon God in faith should result in divine protection and vindication. In David's time, being 'put to shame' meant public humiliation and loss of honor, which was considered worse than physical harm in that honor-based society.
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