Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to thy promise, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope!
Noyes Bible
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 evil-doers! For I will keep the commandments of my God.
117Do thou hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I will have respect to thy statutes continually!
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the LORD will uphold the righteous.
Psalms 41:12As for me, thou wilt uphold me in my integrity; Thou wilt set me before thy face for ever!
Psalms 63:8My soul cleaveth to thee; Thy right hand holdeth me up.
Psalms 119:6Then shall I not be put to shame, When I have respect to all thy commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Fear not, for I am with thee; Faint not, for I, thy God, will strengthen thee; I will help thee, and sustain thee, with my right hand of salvation!
Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved by Jehovah with an everlasting salvation; Ye shall never be ashamed, nor confounded.
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 →