Psalms 119:42
Then shall I have a word to answer the one that reproacheth me; for I trust in thy word.
Leeser Tanakh
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. And let thy kindness come unto me, O Lord, thy salvation, according to thy promise.
43And snatch not the word of truth out of my mouth too greatly; for I wait for thy ordinances.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12When thy days will be completed, and thou wilt sleep with thy fathers: then will I set up thy seed after thee, who shall proceed out of thy body, and I will establish his kingdom.
2 Samuel 19:18(19:19) And there went over the ferry-boat to carry over the king's household, and to do what was good in his eyes. And Shim'i the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was passing over the Jordan;
Psalms 3:2(3:3) Many say of my soul, There is no help for him with God. Selah.
Psalms 56:4(56:5) In God will I praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid: what can flesh do unto me?
Psalms 71:10For my enemies speak of me; and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
Psalms 109:25And I am become a reproach 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 →