Psalms 119:39
Take away the shame I dread, for your law is good.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
In Context
38Please keep your promise to me, your servant, that you made to those who worship you.
40I always want to do what you say. Please let me live, for you do what is right.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:14“But because by doing this you have treated the Lord with complete contempt, the son you have will die.”
Psalms 39:8Save me from my rebellion. Don't let me be mocked by fools.
Psalms 119:20I'm always so keen to know your instructions.
Psalms 119:31I hold on to your teachings, Lord. Don't let me be ridiculed.
Psalms 119:75Lord, I know that what you decide is right; you brought me down in order to help me because you are trustworthy.
Psalms 119:131With keen desire I long for what you have to say.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:39
38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. Here is 1. The character of a good man, which is the work of God's grace in him; he is God's servant, subject to his law and employed in his work, that is, devoted to his fear, given up to his direction and disposal, and taken up with high thoughts of him and all those acts of devotion which have a tendency to his glory. Those are truly God's servants who, though they have their infirmities and defects, are sincerely devoted to the fear of God and… Read the whole commentary →