KJV ORIGINAL
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Take away the shame and disgrace that I'm afraid of, because your decisions and laws are good.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to remove the shame he fears, trusting that God's ways are right and good.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is an elaborate poem praising God's law and word. The psalmist was likely facing criticism or potential disgrace for following God's commands when others around him were not. In ancient Israel, public shame was a serious concern, and those who followed God's law sometimes faced ridicule from those who didn't.
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