Psalms 119:42
So shall I answer my slanderers, for my trust is in your word.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
In Context
41Visit me, Lord, with your love and salvation, as you have promised.
43Snatch not from my mouth the word of truth, for in your judgments I hope.
Cross References
Psalms 3:2Many are those who say of me, “There is no help for him in his God.” Selah
Psalms 56:4In God I maintain my cause, in God I fearlessly trust. What can flesh do to me?
Psalms 71:10For my foes whisper against me, they who watch me take counsel together;
Psalms 109:25They heap insults upon me: 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 →