Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.
117Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Psalms 41:12(41-13) And as for me, Thou upholdest me because of mine integrity, and settest me before Thy face for ever.
Psalms 63:8(63-9) My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast.
Psalms 119:6Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I strengthen thee, yea, I help thee; yea, I uphold thee with My victorious right hand.
Isaiah 45:17O Israel, that art saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; ye shall not be ashamed 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 →