Psalm 119:39

Translations

Modern

Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.

Traditional

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

Literal

Remove the reproach that I dread, for Your judgments are good.

Latin

Amputa opprobrium meum quod suspicatus sum, quia judicia tua jucunda.

Original

Hebrew

English

Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.

Notes

Psalms 119:33–40

He (ה) is the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

As a student, the poet asks his teacher, God, to renew life and to transform disgrace into righteousness.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

Titus 2:8
…and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
1 Timothy 3:7
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
Psalm 119:22
Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
Romans 2:2
And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
Revelation 19:2
For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
Psalm 39:8
Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.
Psalm 57:3
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
Psalm 119:131
I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
2 Samuel 12:14
Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”
Psalm 119:20
My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
Deuteronomy 4:8
And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?
Isaiah 26:8
Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.

Glossary

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