Psalms 119:42
Then I can reply to those who mock me, for I trust what you say.
Free Bible 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
41Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12For when you come to the end of your life and join your ancestors in death, I will bring to power one of your descendants, one of your sons, and make sure his kingdom is successful.
2 Samuel 19:18They crossed at the ford to bring the king's household over and whatever else he wanted. Shimei crossed the Jordan and fell facedown before the king.
Psalms 3:2So many are telling me, “God can't save you!” Selah.
Psalms 56:4I thank God for his promises. I trust in God, so why should I be fearful? What can mere human beings do to me?
Psalms 71:10For my enemies are talking about me; those who want to kill me are plotting together.
Psalms 109:25People ridicule me—they look at me and shake their heads!
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 →