Psalms 119:46

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I will speak of your testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

American King James Version (AKJV)

I will speak of your testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, And shall not be put to shame.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

So that I may give knowledge of your unchanging word before kings, and not be put to shame.

Webster's Revision

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

World English Bible

I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.

English Revised Version (ERV)

I will also speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.

Clarke's Psalms 119:46 Bible Commentary

I will speak - before kings - Dr. Delaney supposes that this is spoken in reference to Achish, king of Gath, whom David had instructed in the Jewish religion; but we have already seen that it is most likely that the Psalm was compiled under the Babylonish captivity. But the words may with more propriety be referred to the case of Daniel, and other bold and faithful Israelites, who spoke courageously before Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Darius. See the books of Daniel, Ezra, and Nehemiah.

Barnes's Psalms 119:46 Bible Commentary

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings ... - In the presence of men of most elevated rank. I will not be ashamed to avow my belief in thy word before those in power - whether friendly or unfriendly to thee and to thy cause. I will not disguise my belief in thy truth with any desire to secure their favor; I will not be intimidated from expressing my faith by any dread of their frowns. Compare Matthew 10:18-19; Acts 4:19; Acts 5:29; Acts 26:2.