Psalms 119:43
Snatch not from my mouth the word of truth, for in your judgments I hope.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
In Context
42So shall I answer my slanderers, for my trust is in your word.
44I will keep your law continually, for ever and evermore.
Cross References
Psalms 7:6Arise, Lord, in anger, against my foes rise in fury. Awake for my help: let justice be done.
Psalms 9:16The Lord is revealed in the judgment he wrought, the wicked are snared in their own handiwork. Selah
Psalms 50:16But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to talk of my statutes, or take my covenant into your mouth
Psalms 71:17You have taught me, O God, from my youth, and till now have I told of your wonders.
Psalms 119:52When I think of your judgments of old, O Lord, I find comfort.
Psalms 119:81I long for you to rescue me, I put my hope in your word.
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 →