Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Darby Translation
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; and I will observe the commandments of my God.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17for the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms 41:12But as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
Psalms 63:8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
Psalms 119:6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Fear 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 45:17Israel shall be saved by Jehovah with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded, unto the ages of ages.
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 →