Psalms 119:39
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.”
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BSBPD
“Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Remove my reproach that I have feared, For Thy judgments <FI>are<Fi> good.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 119:39 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:8And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?
- 2 Samuel 12:14Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”
- Psalms 19:9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.
- Psalms 39:8Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.
- Psalms 57:3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
- Psalms 119:20My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
- Psalms 119:22Remove my scorn and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.
- Psalms 119:31I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
- Psalms 119:43Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
- Psalms 119:75I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
- Psalms 119:123My eyes fail, looking for Your salvation, and for Your righteous promise.
- Psalms 119:131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
- Proverbs 25:10lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.
- Isaiah 26:8Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.
- Romans 2:2And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
- 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- 1 Timothy 5:14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
- Titus 2:8and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
- Revelation 19:2For 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.”
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