Psalm 119:46
New International Version
I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

New Living Translation
I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed.

English Standard Version
I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,

Berean Standard Bible
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

King James Bible
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

New King James Version
I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed.

New American Standard Bible
I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed.

NASB 1995
I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed.

NASB 1977
I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be ashamed.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And I shall not be ashamed.

Amplified Bible
I will also speak of Your testimonies before kings And shall not be ashamed.

Christian Standard Bible
I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will speak of Your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.

American Standard Version
I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

Contemporary English Version
and I trust them so much that I tell them to kings.

English Revised Version
I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will speak about your written instructions in the presence of kings and not feel ashamed.

Good News Translation
I will announce your commands to kings and I will not be ashamed.

International Standard Version
Then I will speak of your decrees before kings and not be ashamed.

Majority Standard Bible
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

NET Bible
I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

New Heart English Bible
I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

World English Bible
I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I speak of Your testimonies before kings, "" And I am not ashamed.

Young's Literal Translation
And I speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And I am not ashamed.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will speak in thy testimonies before kings, and I shall not be ashamed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I spoke of thy testimonies before kings: and I was not ashamed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I spoke of your testimonies in the sight of kings, and I was not confounded.

New American Bible
I will speak openly of your testimonies without fear even before kings.

New Revised Standard Version
I will also speak of your decrees before kings, and shall not be put to shame;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will speak truthfully before kings, and will not be ashamed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall speak in righteousness in front of Kings and I shall not be ashamed!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And will not be ashamed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I spoke of thy testimonies before kings, and was not ashamed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
45And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts. 46I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. 47I delight in Your commandments because I love them.…

Cross References
Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Ephesians 6:19-20
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

Matthew 10:18-20
On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. / But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

2 Timothy 1:7-8
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. / So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

Acts 26:1-2
Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Luke 12:11-12
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Mark 13:9-11
So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. / And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations. / But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

Acts 24:10-14
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. / You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. / Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city. ...

Jeremiah 1:7-8
But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

Isaiah 50:7
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.


Treasury of Scripture

I will speak of your testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

speak

Psalm 138:1
A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

Daniel 3:16-18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter…

Daniel 4:1-3,25-27
Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you…

will not

Mark 8:38
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














I will speak of Your testimonies before kings
The psalmist expresses a commitment to proclaim God's laws and decrees even in the presence of powerful rulers. This reflects a boldness and confidence in the truth of God's Word. Historically, figures like Daniel and Joseph exemplified this courage, standing before kings and rulers to declare God's truth. In the ancient Near East, kings were seen as ultimate authorities, and speaking before them required great courage and conviction. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament apostles, such as Paul, who spoke before governors and kings, as seen in Acts 26:1-29. The willingness to speak God's testimonies before kings highlights the universal authority and relevance of God's Word, transcending human power structures.

and I will not be ashamed
The psalmist's declaration of not being ashamed underscores a deep trust and confidence in God's testimonies. In a cultural context where honor and shame were significant social values, the psalmist's assurance indicates a profound belief in the righteousness and truth of God's laws. This sentiment is echoed in Romans 1:16, where Paul states he is not ashamed of the gospel. The idea of not being ashamed also connects to the prophetic anticipation of the Messiah, who would embody and fulfill God's testimonies. Jesus Christ, in His earthly ministry, exemplified this unashamed proclamation of God's truth, even in the face of opposition and persecution. The psalmist's resolve serves as an encouragement for believers to stand firm in their faith, regardless of societal pressures or the presence of influential figures.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and commitment to God's law.

2. Kings
Represents rulers or people in authority before whom the psalmist is willing to speak boldly about God's testimonies.

3. God's Testimonies
Refers to the laws, decrees, and commandments given by God, which the psalmist is committed to proclaiming.
Teaching Points
Boldness in Witnessing
As believers, we are called to speak of God's truths with confidence, even in the presence of those in authority.

Unashamed Faith
Our faith should be evident and unashamed, reflecting a deep trust in God's word and His promises.

Courage from the Spirit
The Holy Spirit empowers us to speak boldly and wisely, especially when facing opposition or scrutiny.

Commitment to God's Word
A strong commitment to understanding and living out God's testimonies equips us to share them effectively with others.

Influence of Godly Testimony
Our testimony can have a profound impact, even on those in high positions, when we speak with integrity and conviction.(46) The Vulgate (which in the tenses follows the LXX.) of this verse was the motto of the Augsburg Confession, Et loquebar in testimoniis tuis in conspectu regum, et non confundebar."

Verse 46. - I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings. If occasion offer, I will bear my witness to the excellence of thy Law, even before kings. And will not be ashamed; i.e. will not allow shame to stop my mouth. The writer is evidently not a king himself, probably not among the great ones of the earth (see vers. 51, 69, 78, 85, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will speak
וַאֲדַבְּרָ֣ה (wa·’ă·ḏab·bə·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

of Your testimonies
בְ֭עֵדֹתֶיךָ (ḇə·‘ê·ḏō·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness

before
נֶ֥גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

kings,
מְלָכִ֗ים (mə·lā·ḵîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

and I will not
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be ashamed.
אֵבֽוֹשׁ׃ (’ê·ḇō·wōš)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed


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