Psalm 119:38–39

38 Confirm to your servant your promise,

that you may be feared.

39 Turn away the reproach that I dread,

for your rules are good.

38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant,

Who is devoted to thy fear.

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear:

For thy judgments are good.

38 Reassure me of your promise,

made to those who fear you.

39 Help me abandon my shameful ways;

for your regulations are good.

38 Establish Your word to Your servant,

Who is devoted to fearing You.

39 Turn away my reproach which I dread,

For Your judgments are good.

38 Keep your promise to me, your servant,

so you will be respected.

39 Take away the shame I fear,

because your laws are good.

38 Confirm unto thy servant thy word,

Which is in order unto the fear of thee.

39 Turn away my reproach whereof I am afraid;

For thine ordinances are good.

38 Establish thy •word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

39 Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.

38 Keep your promise to me 

so that I can fear you. 

39 Take away insults, which I dread, 

because your regulations are good. 

38 Confirm what You said to Your servant,

for it produces reverence for You.

39 Turn away the disgrace I dread;

indeed, Your judgments are good.

38 Confirm to your servant your promise,

which is for those who fear you.

39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread,

for your ordinances are good.

38 Fulfill your word to your servant,

which is to bring about a reverence for you.

39 Turn away my disgrace that I dread,

for your ordinances are good.

38 Keep your promise to me.

Then other people will have respect for you.

39 Please don’t let me be put to shame.

Your laws are good.

38 Establish Your word to Your servant,

As that which produces reverence for You.

39 Turn away my reproach which I dread,

For Your ordinances are good.