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Psalms 119:30–31

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I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.
I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.
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From verse 30

  1. John 3:19–21Rank 1 from verse 30
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    19And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

    20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

    21But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

  2. Proverbs 1:29Rank 2 from verse 30
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    29For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord:

  3. Psalms 119:29Rank 3 from verse 30
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    29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

  4. Luke 10:42Rank 4 from verse 30
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    42But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

  5. 1 Peter 2:2Rank 5 from verse 30
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    2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

From verse 31

  1. John 8:31Rank 1 from verse 31
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    31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

  2. Proverbs 23:23Rank 2 from verse 31
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    23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

  3. Romans 5:5Rank 3 from verse 31
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    5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

  4. Acts 11:23Rank 4 from verse 31
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    23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

  5. Isaiah 45:17Rank 5 from verse 31
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    17But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

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Psalms 119:30

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truth

That which is true; conformity to fact, reality, faithfulness, or God's revealed word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890

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before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

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Psalms 119:31

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Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

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put

To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 · Webster 1828

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shame

A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor; as a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 · KJV usage

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29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously.

30I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

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31I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.

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32I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

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