Psalms 119:40 — Meaning and Application

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who {is devoted} to thy fear.

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments {are} good.

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

VAU. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, {even} thy salvation, according to thy word.

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. {So...: or, So shall I answer him that reproveth me in a thing}