Psalms 119:39
Cause to pass away my reproach, that I have feared, for, thy regulations, are good.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
In Context
38Establish, unto thy servant, thy word, which pertaineth to the reverence of thee.
40Lo! I have longed for thy precepts, In thy righteousness, give me life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 12:14Nevertheless, because thou hast greatly blasphemed Yahweh, by this thing, the very son that is born to thee, shall, die.
Psalms 39:8From all my transgressions, rescue thou me,—The reproach of the base, oh do not make me!
Psalms 119:20My soul is crushed with longing for thy just decisions at all times.
Psalms 119:31I have kept close to thy testimonies, O Yahweh! do not put me to shame.
Psalms 119:75I know, O Yahweh, that righteous are thy regulations, and, in faithfulness, didst thou afflict me.
Psalms 119:131My mouth, have I opened wide, and panted, because, for thy commandments, have I longed.
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 →