Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to your word, that I may live.Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
New Heart 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.YOD
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 41:10Do not be afraid, for I am with you.Do not 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 →