Psalms 119:116
Uphold me and spare me, as you have promised: O disappoint me not.
Open English Bible (US)
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
115Begone, you wicked people, I will keep the commands of my God.
117Hold me up, and I shall be saved: and your statutes shall be my unceasing delight.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.
Psalms 41:12For my innocence you uphold me, and set me forever before your face.
Psalms 63:8I cling close after you, your right hand holds me up.
Psalms 119:6Then unashamed shall I be, when I look towards all your commandments.
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 →