Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
You keep them secretly in a
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.
Holman Bible
You conceal them in a shelter
from the schemes of men,
from quarrelsome tongues.
International Standard Version
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.
A Conservative Version
In the covert of thy presence thou will hide them from the plotting of man. Thou will keep them secretly in a pavilion 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.
Amplified
In the secret place of Your presence You hide them from the plots and conspiracies of man;
You keep them secretly in a shelter (pavilion) 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.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
You will hide them in the protection of your presence from [the] plots of man. You will hide them in a shelter from [the] strife of tongues.
Modern King James verseion
You shall hide them in the secrecy of Your presence from the pride of man; You shall hide them in a shelter away from the strife of tongues.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou shalt hide them privily by thine own presence from the provoking of all men; thou shalt keep them secretly in thy tabernacle from the strife of tongues.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart 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.
The Emphasized Bible
Thou wilt conceal them, in the secrecy of thine own presence, from the conspiracies of men, - Thou wilt hide them in a pavilion, from the strife of tongues.
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
divine Protector » A hiding place
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 31:20
Prayers for Psalm 31:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Plea For Protection
19
Your goodness is so great! You reserve it for those who respect you. The sons of men watch as you show it to those who take refuge in you.
20
You keep them secretly in a
Cross References
Psalm 27:5
He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He puts me high on a rock.
Job 5:21
You will be protected from the sharp tongue and you will not be afraid when destruction comes.
Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation.
Exodus 18:11
Now I know that Jehovah is greater than all the other gods. It was proven when they treated the people with contempt.
Psalm 10:2
The wicked proudly persecutes the poor people. He will be caught in the schemes that he contrived.
Psalm 36:11
Do not let the foot of pride come upon me. Do not let the hand of the ungodly drive me away.
Psalm 40:4
Blessed is the man who has made Jehovah his security. He has not turned to the proud, or to those who turn aside into falsehood.
Psalm 64:2-4
Keep me safe from secret plots of corrupt evildoers.
Psalm 86:14
O God, arrogant people attack me, and a mob of ruthless people seeks my life. They think nothing of you.
Psalm 91:1-4
He who lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 124:5
Then the proud waters would flow over us.
Psalm 140:3
They make their tongues as sharp as a snake's fang. Their lips hide the venom of poisonous snakes.
Psalm 140:5
Arrogant people have laid a trap for me. They have spread out a net with ropes. They have set traps for me along the road.
Romans 13:13
Let us walk honestly as in the daytime, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and loose conduct, not in strife and jealousy.
2 Corinthians 12:20
I am afraid that I may come and find you different from what I want you to be, and that you may find me different from what you want me to be. I fear that there may be rivalry, jealousy, hot tempers, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorderly conduct.
Galatians 5:20
idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, wrath, contentions, divisions, sects,
1 Timothy 6:4
he is proud, knows nothing, has a morbid interest in questions and disputes about words, which leads to envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
James 3:5-6
The tongue also is a little member. It boasts great things. Consider how great a forest fire a small fire kindles!
James 3:14-16
If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.
James 4:6
But he gives more grace. The scripture said, God resists the proud, but gives grace (loving-kindness) to the humble.