Psalms 119:80

80 May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.

Psalms 119:80 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:80

Let my heart be found in thy statutes
Or "perfect", and sincere: he desires that he might have a sincere regard to the ways and worship, ordinances and commands, of God; that he might have a cordial affection for them, and observe them, not in show and appearance only, but heartily as to the Lord, and in reality and truth, like an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile;

that I be not ashamed;
before men, conscious of guilt; or before God, at the throne of grace; where a believer sometimes is ashamed to come, not having had that regard to the statutes of the Lord he should have had, and that he might not be ashamed before him at the last day; but have confidence, having the righteousness of Christ imputed to him, and the true grace of God implanted in him; which engaged him to a regard to all his commandments.

Psalms 119:80 In-Context

78 May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me; as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
79 May those who honor you come to me - all those who know your commands.
80 May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.
81 I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me; I place my trust in your word.
82 My eyes are tired from watching for what you promised, while I ask, "When will you help me?"
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.