Psalms 119:42
That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
In Context
41VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word;
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances;
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy body, and I will establish his kingdom.
2 Samuel 19:18(19-19) And the ferryboat passed to and fro to bring over the king's household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, when he would go over the Jordan.
Psalms 3:2(3-3) Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah
Psalms 56:4(56-5) In God — I will praise His word — in God do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?
Psalms 71:10For mine enemies speak concerning me, and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
Psalms 109:25I am become also a taunt unto them; when they see me, they shake their head.
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 →