Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.
- KJV Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
- NKJV Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments.
- NASB Then I will not be ashamed When I look at all Your commandments.
- NLT Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
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Quick answer
Attending to all of God's commandments keeps one from shame and disappointment. It matters because a clear conscience before God comes from consistent regard for His whole word.
Overview
The psalmist sees that fixing his attention on all God's commandments guards him from being put to shame. Shame here is the disgrace of a life out of step with God, while integrity brings confidence before Him. This freedom from shame is fully secured in Christ, in whom believers are justified and will never be put to shame on the last day.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- 1 Jn 2:28And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
- Ps 119:80May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
- Job 22:26Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
- John 15:14You are My friends if you do what I command you.
- Dan 12:2–3And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.
- 1 Jn 3:20–21Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.
- Ps 119:31I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
- Ps 119:128Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
- Jas 2:10Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
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