Bible Strands
Psalms 119:6
Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God, expressing a conditional desire for personal conduct aligned with divine law.
The words — The Hebrew אָז ('az) means "then," and אֵב֑וֹשׁ ('e.Vo.osh) translates to "I will be ashamed," framing the verse as a conditional promise tied to obedience.
The thread — This theme of avoiding shame through obedience appears in Psalms 119:80 and connects to the New Testament expectation of unashamed confidence at Christ's return in 1 John 2:28.
Why it lands — The text demands a deliberate focus on God's commands as the means to maintain integrity and avoid disgrace.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Cross-references
- 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.
- Job 22:26 Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.
- Psalms 119:80 May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
- John 15:14 You are My friends if you do what I command you.
- Psalms 119:31 I cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
- Psalms 119:128 Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
- Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.
- James 2:10 Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
- 1 John 3:20 Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.