Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 119:39 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 119:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.”
Psalms 119:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:39
Turn away my reproach which I fear (הַעֲבֵר חֶרְפָּתִי אֲשֶׁר יָגֹרְתִּי)—Avar (to pass over, remove) asks God to cause cherpah (reproach, disgrace, scorn) to pass away. Yagor (to fear, dread) reveals anxiety about mockery from enemies who scorn covenant faithfulness. The psalmist fears not the reproach itself but its implications: does God defend those who follow His judgments? For thy judgments are good (כִּי מִשְׁפָּטֶיךָ טוֹבִים)—Mishpatim (judgments, ordinances) are declared tovim (good) despite appearances. This is faith's confession when circumstances suggest otherwise.This verse captur...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:39
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“having no evil thing to say about us.”
“for I have kept your statutes.”
“to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
“But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.”
“and save me”
“who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality”
“Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.”
“for I put my hope in your ordinances.”
“enduring forever. Yahweh's ordinances are true”
“for I longed for your commandments.”