Psalms 119:39
What does Psalms 119:39 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions are good.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Remove my reproach that I have feared, For Thy judgments <FI>are<Fi> good.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:22
Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.
- 2 Samuel 12:14
Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
- Psalms 57:3
He will send from heaven, and save me, Whenhe that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
- Deuteronomy 4:8
And what great nation is there, that hath statutes and ordinances so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?
- Psalms 119:20
My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.
- Psalms 119:43
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances.
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