Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Then I will not be embarrassed or feel shame when I carefully follow all of your commands.
The writer is saying that following God's commands completely will give them confidence and remove any sense of shame.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, written as an acrostic poem where each section begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. This psalm was likely written during or after Israel's exile, when the people were rediscovering the importance of God's law after experiencing the consequences of disobedience. The psalmist emphasizes throughout that God's commandments are not burdensome but are actually a source of joy, guidance, and protection.
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