Psalms 119:39
Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.
World English Bible Catholic
In The King James Version
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
In Context
38Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.
40Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:14However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the LORD’s enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you will surely die.”
Psalms 39:8Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don’t make me the reproach of the foolish.
Psalms 119:20My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.
Psalms 119:31I cling to your statutes, LORD. Don’t let me be disappointed.
Psalms 119:75LORD, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
Psalms 119:131I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.
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 →