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◄ Psalm 119:80►

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.

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.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.

World English Bible
Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
My 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 Bible
Let my heart be undefiled in thy justifications, that I may not be confounded.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let my heart be immaculate in your justifications, so that I may not be confounded.

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 Bible
Let 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 1917
Let 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.…

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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
Blessedis the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spiritthere 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.

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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

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

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 inGenesis 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 likePsalm 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
The concern about being put to shame is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting the cultural context of honor and shame in ancient Near Eastern societies. Shame was not only a personal feeling but also a social condition that affected one's standing in the community. In biblical times, shame could result from sin, failure, or public disgrace. The psalmist's request indicates a desire to avoid the disgrace that comes from disobedience to God's laws. This aligns with the wisdom literature, such asProverbs 3:35, which contrasts the wise, who inherit honor, with fools, who are put to shame. Theologically, the avoidance of shame is linked to the hope of vindication by God, as seen inRomans 10:11, where Paul assures believers that those who trust in Christ will not be put to shame. This points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises and the believer's confidence in divine justice and mercy.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Psalmist
The author ofPsalm 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 Heart
The 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.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119

What are the key themes of the Book of Psalms?

How can you purify your inner self?

If verse 89 says God's word is 'settled in heaven forever,' how does this align with scientific discoveries that the universe is constantly changing and expanding (Psalm 119:89)?

In Psalm 62:1-2, how can the promise of complete safety in God be reconciled with the reality of suffering and death among believers?

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 80. -Let my heart be sound in thystatutes; 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 heart
לִבִּ֣י(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

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OT Poetry: Psalm 119:80 Let my heart be blameless toward your (Psalm Ps Psa.)