Psalms 119:116
Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do, in order that I may continue to live. I am confidently expecting that you will restore me; ◄do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed►.
Translation for Translators
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
Cross References
Psalms 37:17because Yahweh will completely take away the strength of wicked people, but he will ◄sustain/take care of► people who live righteously.
Psalms 41:12I will know that it is because I have done what is right that you have helped me, and I will know that you will let me be with you forever.
Psalms 63:8I cling to you; and with your hand/power you protect me.
Psalms 119:6If I continually ◄heed/pay attention to► all ◄your commands/that you have commanded►, I will not be disgraced/ashamed.
Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, because I will ◄be with/help► you. Do not be discouraged, because I am your God. I will enable you to be strong, and I will help you; I will hold you up with my powerful arm by which you will be rescued.
Isaiah 45:17But you, Yahweh, will rescue us, your Israeli people, and we will be free forever. Never again will we again be humiliated and disgraced.
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 →