Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.
American Standard 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 unto thy statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms 41:12And 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 put to shame, When I have respect unto 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 Jehovah 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 →