Psalms 119:43
Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.
World English Bible
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 I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
44So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever.
Cross References
Psalms 7:6Arise, LORD, in your anger. Lift up yourself against the rage of my adversaries. Awake for me. You have commanded judgment.
Psalms 9:16The LORD has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.
Psalms 50:16But to the wicked God says, “What right do you have to declare my statutes, that you have taken my covenant on your lips,
Psalms 71:17God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
Psalms 119:52I remember your ordinances of old, LORD, and have comforted myself.
Psalms 119:81My soul faints for your salvation. I 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 →