KJV ORIGINAL
I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have held tightly to your laws and teachings, O LORD; please don't let me be put to shame.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God not to let him be embarrassed or disappointed after he has faithfully followed God's commands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is entirely devoted to praising God's law and word. It was likely written during or after Israel's exile when faithfulness to God's commands was both challenging and crucial for the community's survival. The psalmist expresses the tension between remaining faithful to God's ways while living in a world that often mocks or persecutes such devotion.
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