Psalms 119:80 Meaning and Explanation
“Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to make his heart whole and devoted to God's statutes to escape shame.
The Context of Psalms 119:80
Prayer for integrity of heart to maintain an unblemished reputation.
What Does Psalms 119:80 Mean?
'Let my heart be sound in thy statutes' is a prayer for integrity of heart. The psalmist's inner being—the seat of will and desire—should be whole, undivided, and completely aligned with God's laws.
'That I be not ashamed' shows the purpose: shame comes from hypocrisy, half-heartedness, or contradiction between profession and practice. A sound heart prevents this shame.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:80
What does Psalms 119:80 mean?
The psalmist asks God to make his heart whole and devoted to God's statutes to escape shame.
What is the context of Psalms 119:80?
Prayer for integrity of heart to maintain an unblemished reputation.