Psalms 119:39
Cause to pass away my disgrace of which I have dread; for thy ordinances are good.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
In Context
38Fulfill unto thy servant thy promise for those who are devoted to thy fear.
40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: through thy righteousness do thou give my life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:14Nevertheless, because thou hast given great cause to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme through this thing, the child also that hath been born unto thee shall surely die.
Psalms 39:8(39:9) From all my transgressions deliver thou me: render me not the object of reproach of the worthless.
Psalms 119:20My soul is broken from longing for thy ordinances at all times.
Psalms 119:31I have adhered unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.
Psalms 119:75I know, O Lord, that thy decrees are righteous, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
Psalms 119:131I opened my mouth, and panted for breath; because for thy commandments did I long.
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 →