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for your regulations are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments <i>are</i> good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments <i>are</i> good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take away my disgrace which I dread, For Your judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Thine ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Cause my reproach which I dread to pass away, For Your judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, your judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, Your judgments are good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; For thine ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your wonderful teachings protect me from the insults that I hate so much. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid; for thy judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Take away insults, which I dread, because your regulations are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Save me from the insults I fear; how wonderful are your judgments! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn away the shame that I dread, because your ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Turn away the disgrace I dread, for Your judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Remove my reproach that I have feared, "" For Your judgments [are] good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Remove my reproach that I have feared, For Thy judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Cause my reproach to pass away which I feared for thy judgments are good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach, which I have apprehended: for thy judgments are delightful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:39>Cut off my disgrace, which I have taken up, for your judgments are delightful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Turn away from me the taunts I dread, for your judgments are good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach: because thy judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Take reproach from me, because your judgments are excellent!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Turn away my reproach which I dread; For Thine ordinances are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Take away my reproach which I have feared: for thy judgments are good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15176" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>Establish Your word to Your servant, to produce reverence for You. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ha·‘ă·ḇêr (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">Turn away</a> <a href="/hebrew/2781.htm" title="2781: ḥer·pā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A reproach. From charaph. contumely, disgrace, the pudenda.">the disgrace</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3025.htm" title="3025: yā·ḡō·rə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To be afraid, fear. A primitive root; to fear.">I dread,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Judgment. ">Your judgments</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇîm (Adj-mp) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">are good.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-4.htm">Isaiah 54:4</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame; do not be intimidated, for you will not be humiliated. For you will forget the shame of your youth and will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8-9</a></span><br />Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. / Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Romans 10:11</a></span><br />It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">1 Peter 2:6</a></span><br />For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a></span><br />Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-18.htm">Jeremiah 17:18</a></span><br />Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Romans 9:33</a></span><br />as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2-3</a></span><br />in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. / Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17</a></span><br />But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a></span><br />And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Psalm 31:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-11</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a></span><br />And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-1.htm">Psalm 71:1</a></span><br />In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Turn away my reproach which I fear: for your judgments are good.</p><p class="hdg">turn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-22.htm">Psalm 119:22,31</a></b></br> Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/39-8.htm">Psalm 39:8</a></b></br> Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Psalm 57:3</a></b></br> He shall send from heaven, and save me <i>from</i> the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.</p><p class="hdg">for thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-40.htm">Psalm 119:40,43,75,123,131</a></b></br> Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">Deuteronomy 4:8</a></b></br> And what nation <i>is there so</i> great, that hath statutes and judgments <i>so</i> righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/psalms/105-38.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-30.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/psalms/119-22.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/psalms/119-31.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/psalms/119-43.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm">Disgrace</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-26.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/psalms/119-63.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/130-4.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/119-43.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-43.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/119-43.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-27.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-33.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/psalms/119-42.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/119-51.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/126-3.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, disgrace often results from sin or failure to uphold God's laws. The psalmist's dread indicates a deep awareness of the consequences of sin, which in ancient Israel could lead to social ostracism or divine punishment. The request to "turn away" suggests repentance and a desire for restoration. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God as a redeemer who removes shame, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/54-4.htm">Isaiah 54:4</a>, where God promises to take away the shame of His people. The concept of disgrace also ties into the New Testament, where Jesus bears the ultimate disgrace on the cross, providing a way for believers to be free from shame.<p><b>for Your judgments are good</b><br>Here, the psalmist acknowledges the inherent goodness of God's judgments, which are His decrees and laws. This reflects a trust in God's moral order and the belief that His commandments are designed for the well-being of His people. The term "judgments" can also refer to God's decisions in matters of justice, emphasizing His role as a righteous judge. This is consistent with the portrayal of God throughout the Old Testament, where His laws are seen as perfect and life-giving, as in <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a>. The goodness of God's judgments is further affirmed in the New Testament, where Jesus fulfills the law and embodies God's perfect will, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>. The psalmist's recognition of the goodness of God's judgments underscores a commitment to live according to divine principles, trusting in their ultimate benefit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep longing for God's guidance and deliverance from disgrace.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the psalmist directs his plea, acknowledging His righteous judgments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disgrace.htm">Disgrace</a></b><br>The shame or dishonor that the psalmist fears, which could be due to personal sin, external persecution, or failure to uphold God's laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgments.htm">Judgments</a></b><br>Refers to God's decrees, laws, and decisions, which the psalmist affirms as inherently good and just.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebrew_context.htm">Hebrew Context</a></b><br>The original Hebrew word for "disgrace" (cherpah) often implies public shame or reproach, while "judgments" (mishpatim) denotes God's legal decisions or ordinances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_disgrace.htm">Understanding Disgrace</a></b><br>Recognize that disgrace can stem from both internal failures and external accusations. Seek God's help in overcoming both.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_god's_judgments.htm">Value of God's Judgments</a></b><br>Embrace God's judgments as inherently good, trusting that His ways lead to righteousness and life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_deliverance.htm">Prayer for Deliverance</a></b><br>Regularly pray for God to turn away disgrace, acknowledging our dependence on His mercy and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_goodness.htm">Trust in God's Goodness</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart that trusts in the goodness of God's judgments, even when they challenge or correct us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_without_fear_of_shame.htm">Living Without Fear of Shame</a></b><br>Live confidently in the assurance that God removes our disgrace through His grace and truth.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) <span class= "bld">My reproach which I fear.</span>--The word for fear is an unusual one, used in <a href="/deuteronomy/9-19.htm" title="For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me at that time also.">Deuteronomy 9:19</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/28-60.htm" title="Moreover he will bring on you all the diseases of Egypt, which you were afraid of; and they shall stick to you.">Deuteronomy 28:60</a>, for very strong dread. The reproach may be either the disgrace in God's sight of violating His commands, or, as the context (<a href="/psalms/119-42.htm" title="So shall I have with which to answer him that reproaches me: for I trust in your word.">Psalm 119:42</a>) suggests, a reproach from men for keeping God's law.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Turn away my reproach, which I fear</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. "turn away from me the only reproach of which I am afraid - the reproach of transgressing against thy Law" (comp. ver. 31). <span class="cmt_word">For thy judgments are good</span>. Right in themselves, and conducive to man's happiness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Turn away</span><br /><span class="heb">הַעֲבֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ha·‘ă·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the disgrace</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֭רְפָּתִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥer·pā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2781.htm">Strong's 2781: </a> </span><span class="str2">Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I dread,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָגֹ֑רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡō·rə·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3025.htm">Strong's 3025: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be afraid, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your judgments</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pā·ṭe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are good.</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-39.htm">Psalm 119:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:39 Take away my disgrace that I dread (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>