Psalm 119:6
New International Version
Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

New Living Translation
Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.

English Standard Version
Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.

Berean Standard Bible
Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.

King James Bible
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

New King James Version
Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments.

New American Standard Bible
Then I will not be ashamed When I look at all Your commandments.

NASB 1995
Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Your commandments.

NASB 1977
Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Thy commandments.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Your commandments.

Amplified Bible
Then I will not be ashamed When I look [with respect] to all Your commandments [as my guide].

Christian Standard Bible
Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all your commands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all Your commands.

American Standard Version
Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

Contemporary English Version
Thinking about your commands will keep me from doing some foolish thing.

English Revised Version
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then I will never feel ashamed when I study all your commandments.

Good News Translation
If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.

International Standard Version
Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands.

Majority Standard Bible
Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.

NET Bible
Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

New Heart English Bible
Then I wouldn't be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy commandments.

World English Bible
Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Then I am not ashamed "" In my looking to all Your commands.

Young's Literal Translation
Then I am not ashamed In my looking unto all Thy commands.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then I shall not be ashamed in my looking to all thy commands.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then shall I not be confounded, when I shall look into all thy commandments.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then I will not be confounded, when I will look into all your commandments.

New American Bible
Then I will not be ashamed to ponder all your commandments.

New Revised Standard Version
Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have observed all thy commandments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I would not be ashamed when I have kept all your commandments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then should I not be ashamed, When I have regard unto all Thy commandments.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy commandments.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
5Oh, that my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! 6Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments. 7I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.…

Cross References
James 1:25
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

Matthew 5:19
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

1 John 2:3-5
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

1 Peter 1:14-16
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Philippians 1:10-11
so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, / filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:15-17
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Galatians 5:25
Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

Acts 24:16
In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.


Treasury of Scripture

Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all your commandments.

shall I

Psalm 119:31,80
I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame…

Job 22:26
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

Daniel 12:2,3
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt…

I have

Psalm 119:128
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

John 15:14
Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

James 2:10
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

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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














Then I would not be ashamed
The phrase "Then I would not be ashamed" speaks to the condition of the psalmist's heart and mind when aligned with God's commandments. The Hebrew root for "ashamed" is "בּוֹשׁ" (bosh), which conveys a sense of disgrace or embarrassment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, honor and shame were pivotal societal values. The psalmist expresses a desire to live in such a way that he would not experience the shame that comes from failing to uphold God's laws. This reflects a deep yearning for integrity and righteousness, suggesting that true honor is found in obedience to God.

when I consider
The phrase "when I consider" indicates a deliberate and thoughtful reflection on God's commandments. The Hebrew word used here is "נָבַט" (nabat), which means to look intently or to regard with attention. This implies that the psalmist is not merely glancing at God's laws but is engaging in a deep, meditative study. In a historical context, this reflects the Jewish tradition of studying the Torah with diligence and reverence, understanding that such contemplation leads to wisdom and spiritual growth.

all Your commandments
The phrase "all Your commandments" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's law. The Hebrew word for "commandments" is "מִצְוֹת" (mitzvot), which refers to the directives given by God to His people. The use of "all" emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to the entirety of God's law, not just selective adherence. This reflects a holistic approach to faith, where every aspect of life is governed by divine instruction. Historically, this aligns with the Jewish understanding of the Torah as a complete guide for living a life pleasing to God. The psalmist's dedication to "all Your commandments" serves as an inspiration for believers to pursue a life of full obedience and devotion.

(6) Have respect unto.--Literally, look upon, or into, as in a mirror. (Comp. James 1:23.) The Divine Law is as a mirror, which shows man his defects; the faithful, in looking in it, have no cause to blush.

Judgments.--Not here in common sense of visitations for sin, but only one of the change of synonyms for law. (See this use in Exodus 21:1; Exodus 24:3, &c.)

Verse 6. - Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. In that case I shall not be ashamed, either before God or man. Shame follows transgression: I shall escape shame, if my obedience is perfect.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then
אָ֥ז (’āz)
Adverb
Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore

I would not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

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

when I consider
בְּ֝הַבִּיטִ֗י (bə·hab·bî·ṭî)
Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Your commandments.
מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4687: Commandment


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