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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 119) Psalms 119:39-40 KJV
"Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness."
Psalms Chapter 119, Verse 39-40
Psalms 119:39-40 in Context (Verses 36–43 KJV)
36
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.*
38
Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.
39
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
40
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
41
Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
42
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.*
43
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.