Psalms 119:42
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
King James Version
In Context
41Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
2 Samuel 19:18And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he was come over Jordan;
Psalms 3:2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Psalms 56:4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalms 71:10For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together,
Psalms 109:25I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.
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 →