Psalms 119:116
Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
Bible in Basic English
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
115Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.
117Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.
Psalms 41:12\41:11\By this I see that you have pleasure in me, because my hater does not overcome me.
Psalms 63:8\63:7\Because you have been my help, I will have joy in the shade of your wings.
Psalms 119:6Then I would not be put to shame, as long as I have respect for all your teaching.
Isaiah 41:10Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.
Isaiah 45:17But the Lord will make Israel free with an eternal salvation: you will not be put to shame or made low for ever and ever.
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 →