Psalms 119:116
Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
Free Bible 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
115Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
117Support me, so I can be saved and always pay attention to your instructions.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord supports those who do right.
Psalms 41:12You have supported me because of my integrity, you have brought me into your presence forever.
Psalms 63:8I hold on to you; your strong arms lift me up.
Psalms 119:6Then I won't be ashamed when I compare what I do to what you have said.
Isaiah 41:10Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened for I, your God, will make you strong, and I will certainly help you. I will support you with my strong hand, acting for what is right.
Isaiah 45:17But Israel will be saved by the Lord with a salvation that lasts forever. You will never be ashamed or disgraced for all eternity.
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 →