Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live, and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
In Context
115Depart from me, ye evil-doers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, and shall have respect for thy statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but LORD upholds the righteous.
Psalms 41:12And as for me, thou uphold me in my integrity, and set me before thy face forever.
Psalms 63:8My soul follows close after thee. Thy right hand upholds me,
Psalms 119:6Then I shall not be put to shame when I have respect for all thy commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not, for I am with thee. Be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee. Yea, I will help thee. Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 45:17[But] Israel shall be saved by LORD with an everlasting salvation. Ye shall not be put to shame nor confounded world without end.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:116
115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. Here is, 1. David's firm and fixed resolution to live a holy life: I will keep the commandments of my God. Bravely resolved! like a saint, like a soldier; for true courage consists in a steady resolution against all sin and for all duty. Those that would keep God's commandments must be often renewing their resolutions to do so: " I will keep them. Whatever others do, this I will do; though I be singular, though all about me be… Read the whole commentary →