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Psalms 119:46–47

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I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
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From verse 46

  1. Romans 1:16Rank 1 from verse 46
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    16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  2. Acts 26:1–2Rank 2 from verse 46
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    1THEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:

    2I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:

  3. Matthew 10:18–19Rank 3 from verse 46
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    18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

    19But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

  4. Mark 8:38Rank 4 from verse 46
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    38Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

  5. 1 Peter 4:14–16Rank 5 from verse 46
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    14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

    15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

    16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

From verse 47

  1. Psalms 119:48Rank 1 from verse 47
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    48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

  2. Psalms 119:97Rank 2 from verse 47
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    97O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

  3. Psalms 119:127Rank 3 from verse 47
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    127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

  4. Psalms 19:7–10Rank 4 from verse 47
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    7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

    8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

    9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  5. John 4:34Rank 5 from verse 47
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    34Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

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Psalms 119:46

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speak

To utter words; to say, declare, address, or communicate by speech.

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

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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 119:47

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delight

To affect with great pleasure; to please highly; to give or afford high satisfaction or joy. A high degree of pleasure, or satisfaction of mind; joy.

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

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myself

A compound of my and self, used after I, to express emphasis, marking emphatically the distinction between the speaker and unother person.

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

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commandments

Authoritative commands, laws, or precepts; especially commands given by God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890

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45And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

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48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

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