Psalm 119:6

Translations

Modern

Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.

Traditional

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

Literal

Then I would not be ashamed, in my looking to all Your commandments.

Latin

Tunc non confundar, cum perspexero in omnibus mandatis tuis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.

Notes

Psalms 119:1–8

Aleph (א) is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119 is written as an acrostic poem. Each section has eight verses, and every verse in that section begins with the same Hebrew letter. The first section begins with Aleph.

God, the author of these instructions, commands that his followers live by them. The psalmist prays to be given the grace to live by that revelation.

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

1 John 2:28
And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
John 15:14
You are My friends if you do what I command you.
Psalm 119:80
May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
Job 22:26
Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
Daniel 12:2–3
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.
Psalm 119:128
Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
James 2:10
Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
Psalm 119:31
I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
1 John 3:20–21
Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Law: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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