Psalms 119:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Psalms 119:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect unto all thy commandments.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then shall I not be ashamed - On the word ashamed, see Job 6:20, note; Psalms 25:2-3, note. The meaning here is, that he would not have occasion to be ashamed; he would not be disappointed; all his hopes would be realized. He would have full evidence of piety; he would enjoy the comforts which he sought in religion; he would feel assured of ultimately obtaining eternal life. When I have respect unto all thy commandments - literally, “In my looking at all thy commandments.” That is, in his regarding them; in his feeling that all were equally binding on him; and in his having the consciousness that he had not intentionally neglected, violated, or disregarded any of them. There can be no true…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Respect - A due respect, which implies hearty affection, diligent study, and constant practice. To all - So as not to allow myself in any known sin, or in the neglect of any known duty. Psalms 119:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“shall I: Psa 119:31, Psa 119:80; Job 22:26; Dan 12:2, Dan 12:3; Jo1 2:28, Jo1 3:20, Jo1 3:21 I have: Psa 119:128; Joh 15:14; Jam 2:10 Psalms 119:7”
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