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Psalms 119:80 Cross-References

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Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.

Psalms 119:80 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 119:80

Let my heart be sound in thy statutes (יְהִי־לִבִּי תָמִים בְּחֻקֶּיךָ)—tamim (sound/blameless/whole) describes integrity, undividedness. The lev (heart) must be wholly devoted to God's chukim (statutes/decrees). This echoes the Shema: 'Love the LORD thy God with all thine heart' (Deuteronomy 6:5). James warns against double-mindedness (James 1:8); Jesus condemns serving two masters (Matthew 6:24).That I be not ashamed (לְמַעַן לֹא אֵבוֹשׁ) states the purpose: wholehearted obedience prevents shame. The Hebrew links integrity with confidence—half-hearted commitment produces insecurity. Paul cap...

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