Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
World English Bible
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
115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
117Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Psalms 41:12As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.
Psalms 63:8My soul stays close to you. Your right hand holds me up.
Psalms 119:6Then I wouldn’t be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 45:17Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation. You will not be disappointed nor confounded to ages everlasting.
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 →