Psalm 119:80

80 Mein Herz bleibe rechtschaffen in deinen Rechten, daß ich nicht zu Schanden werde.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 119:80 In-Context

78 Ach daß die Stolzen müßten zu Schanden werden, die mich mit Lügen niederdrücken! ich aber rede von deinen Befehlen.

79 Ach daß sich müßten zu mir halten, die dich fürchten und deine Zeugnisse kennen!

80 Mein Herz bleibe rechtschaffen in deinen Rechten, daß ich nicht zu Schanden werde.

81 Meine Seele verlangt nach deinem Heil; ich hoffe auf dein Wort.

82 Meine Augen sehnen sich nach deinem Wort und sagen: Wann tröstest du mich?