Psalms 119:42
So I shall have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in thy word.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
In Context
41Let thy loving kindnesses also come to me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I have hoped in thine ordinances.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shall sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, who shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
2 Samuel 19:18And there went over a ferry-boat to bring over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king when he came over the Jordan.
Psalms 3:2Many there are who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Psalms 56:4In God I will praise his word. In God I have put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
Psalms 71:10For my enemies speak concerning me, and those who watch for my soul take counsel together,
Psalms 109:25I also have become a reproach to them. When they see me, they shake their head.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:42-43
6. VAU. 41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord , even thy salvation, according to thy word. 42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. Here is, 1. David's prayer for the salvation of the Lord. "Lord, thou art my Saviour; I am miserable in myself, and thou only canst make me happy; let thy salvation come to me. Hasten temporal salvation to me from my present distresses, and hasten me to the eternal salvation, by giving me the necessary qualifications for it and… Read the whole commentary →