Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live, and let me not be made ashamed of my hope.
Leeser Tanakh
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 God.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the upholder of the righteous is the Lord.
Psalms 41:12(41:13) But as for me, thou upholdest me in my integrity, and placest me before thy presence for ever.
Psalms 63:8(63:9) My soul cleaveth unto following thee: me thy right hand upholdeth.
Psalms 119:6Then would I not be made ashamed, while I look at 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 the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 45:17[But] Israel shall be helped by the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed and not be confounded unto 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 →