Psalms 119:46
That I may speak of thy testimonies before kings, and not be ashamed.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
In Context
45That I may walk to and fro in a large place, because, thy precepts, have I sought.
47That I may find dear delight in thy commandments, which I have loved.
Cross References
Psalms 138:1I will give thee thanks with all my heart, Before the messengers of God, will I praise thee in song:
Daniel 4:1Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all the peoples, the races and the tongues who are dwelling in all the earth, Let, your prosperity, abound!
Matthew 10:18And, before both governor and kings, shall ye be brought, for my sake—for a witness to them and the nations.
Acts 26:1And, Agrippa, to Paul, said—It is permitted thee, on thine own behalf, to be speaking. Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, went on to make his defence.
Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the joyful message; for it is God’s power unto salvation, to every one that believeth, both to Jew [first] and to Greek;
2 Timothy 1:8Be not thou, therefore, put to shame—with regard to the witness of our Lord, nor with regard to me his prisoner; but suffer hardship together with the glad-message according to the power of God,—
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:46-49
45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. We may observe in these verses, 1. What David experienced of an affection to the law of God: " I seek thy precepts, v. 45 . I desire to know and do my duty, and consult thy word accordingly; I do all I… Read the whole commentary →