Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. New Living Translation May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed. Kaph English Standard Version May my heart be blameless in your statutes, that I may not be put to shame! Berean Standard Bible May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. King James Bible Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. New King James Version Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed. New American Standard Bible May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed. NASB 1995 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed. Kaph. NASB 1977 May my heart be blameless in Thy statutes, That I may not be ashamed. Legacy Standard Bible May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed. Amplified Bible May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, So that I will not be ashamed. Christian Standard Bible May my heart be blameless regarding your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. Holman Christian Standard Bible May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes so that I will not be put to shame. American Standard Version Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I be not put to shame. Contemporary English Version Let me truly respect your laws, so I won't be ashamed. English Revised Version Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let my heart be filled with integrity in regard to your laws so that I will not be put to shame. Good News Translation May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat. International Standard Version May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes so that I may not become ashamed. Majority Standard Bible May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. NET Bible May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed. New Heart English Bible Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. Webster's Bible Translation Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I may not be ashamed. World English Bible Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy heart is perfect in Your statutes, "" So that I am not ashamed. Young's Literal Translation My heart is perfect in Thy statutes, So that I am not ashamed. Smith's Literal Translation My heart shall be blameless in thy laws, so that I shall not be ashamed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet my heart be undefiled in thy justifications, that I may not be confounded. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May I be wholehearted toward your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. New Revised Standard Version May my heart be blameless in your statutes, so that I may not be put to shame. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet my heart meditate in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My heart will meditate in your commandments and I shall not be ashamed! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, In order that I may not be put to shame. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let mine heart be blameless in thine ordinances, that I may not be ashamed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…79May those who fear You turn to me, those who know Your testimonies. 80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame. 81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.… Cross References James 1:4 Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Philippians 1:10 so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 1 Thessalonians 3:13 so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen. 1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. Romans 16:19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. Colossians 1:22 But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— Ephesians 5:27 and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. Proverbs 11:20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Proverbs 2:7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, 1 Kings 8:61 So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 18:13 You must be blameless before the LORD your God. Treasury of Scripture Let my heart be sound in your statutes; that I be not ashamed. sound Psalm 25:21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. Deuteronomy 26:16 This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. that I be Psalm 119:6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. Psalm 25:2,3 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me… 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. Jump to Previous Ashamed Blameless Decrees Disappointed Heart Order Orders Perfect Shame Sound Statutes UndividedJump to Next Ashamed Blameless Decrees Disappointed Heart Order Orders Perfect Shame Sound Statutes UndividedPsalm 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 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes The psalmist's plea for a "blameless heart" reflects a desire for inner purity and integrity. In biblical terms, the heart is often seen as the center of one's being, encompassing thoughts, emotions, and will. The call for blamelessness echoes the covenantal language found in Genesis 17:1, where God commands Abraham to "walk before Me and be blameless." This suggests a life of complete devotion and obedience to God's laws. The statutes refer to God's decrees and commandments, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's inner life with divine instruction. The desire for a blameless heart is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like Psalm 51:10, where David asks God to create a pure heart within him. This reflects the understanding that true righteousness begins internally and manifests in outward actions. that I may not be put to shame Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep longing for God's law and a desire for personal integrity. 2. God The divine lawgiver whose statutes the psalmist seeks to follow with a blameless heart. 3. Israel The nation to whom the statutes were originally given, serving as a backdrop for the psalmist's devotion and desire for obedience. Teaching Points The Importance of a Blameless HeartThe Hebrew word for "blameless" (tamim) implies completeness and integrity. A blameless heart is one that is wholly devoted to God and His statutes. Avoiding Shame through Obedience The psalmist links a blameless heart with avoiding shame. When we align our lives with God's word, we stand firm against the shame that comes from sin and disobedience. The Role of God's Statutes God's statutes are not just rules but a guide to living a life that honors Him. They are a reflection of His character and a path to spiritual maturity. Heart Transformation True obedience comes from a transformed heart. The psalmist's prayer is for internal change that leads to external obedience. Dependence on God for Integrity The psalmist's request is a recognition that maintaining a blameless heart is not possible through human effort alone but requires divine assistance.Verse 80. - Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; or, "perfect in thy statutes" - in the knowledge and in the practice of them. That I be not ashamed (see ver. 31) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May my heartלִבִּ֣י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre be יְהִֽי־ (yə·hî-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be blameless תָמִ֣ים (ṯā·mîm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth in Your statutes, בְּחֻקֶּ֑יךָ (bə·ḥuq·qe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute that לְ֝מַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I may not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be put to shame. אֵבֽוֹשׁ׃ (’ê·ḇō·wōš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed Links Psalm 119:80 NIVPsalm 119:80 NLT Psalm 119:80 ESV Psalm 119:80 NASB Psalm 119:80 KJV Psalm 119:80 BibleApps.com Psalm 119:80 Biblia Paralela Psalm 119:80 Chinese Bible Psalm 119:80 French Bible Psalm 119:80 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 119:80 Let my heart be blameless toward your (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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