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 · 2000

Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Take away the shame which is my fear; for your decisions are good.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Remove my reproach that I have feared, For Thy judgments <FI>are<Fi> good.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.

Context

v.38Confirm unto thy servant thy word, Whichis in order unto the fear of thee.

v.39This passage

v.40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.

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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