Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live, and do not shame me out of my hope!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, ye evil-doers,—that I may observe the commandments of my God.
117Sustain me, that I may be saved, and may find dear delight in thy statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For, the arms of the lawless, shall be broken, But Yahweh is upholding the righteous.
Psalms 41:12But, as for me, In my blamelessness, hast thou held me fast, And hast caused me to stand before thee unto times age-abiding.
Psalms 63:8My soul hath run clinging to thee, On me, hath thy right hand laid hold.
Psalms 119:6Then, shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for with thee, I am! Look not around, for, I, am thy God,—I have emboldened thee, Yea I have helped thee, Yea I have upheld thee with my righteous right-hand.
Isaiah 45:17Israel, hath been delivered by Yahweh, with an age-abiding deliverance,—Ye shall neither turn pale nor he put to shame, unto the ages of futurity,.
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 →