Psalms 119:22

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.
Psalms 119:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22Take away from me reproach and contempt; For I have kept thy testimonies.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Remove from me reproach and contempt - Show me thy favor, and let me not suffer in the estimation of mankind on account of my religion. Let me not be exposed to malicious charges; to accusations of hypocrisy, insincerity, and unfaithfulness on account of my religion. This “reproach and contempt” might arise from two sources; (1) on account of religion itself, or because he was a true friend of God; or (2) he may have been charged with hypocrisy and insincerity; with doing things inconsistent with the profession of religion. These accusations he prays may be removed from him: (a) in order that the true religion might not be in itself a matter of reproach, but that God might honor his own…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Remove: Psa 119:39, Psa 119:42, Psa 39:8, Psa 42:10, Psa 68:9-11, Psa 68:19, Psa 68:20, Psa 123:3, Psa 123:4; Sa1 25:10, Sa1 25:39; Sa2 16:7, Sa2 16:8; Job 16:20, Job 19:2, Job 19:3; Heb 13:13 for I have: Psa 37:3, Psa 37:6; Pe1 2:20, Pe1 3:16, Pe1 3:17, Pe1 4:14-16 Psalms 119:23”
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