Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto your word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Updated King James Version
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, all of you evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
117Hold you me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto your statutes continually.
Cross References
Psalms 37:17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholds the righteous.
Psalms 41:12And as for me, you uphold me in mine integrity, and set me before your face for ever.
Psalms 63:8My soul follows hard after you: your right hand upholds me.
Psalms 119:6Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all your commandments.
Isaiah 41:10Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yea, I will help you; yea, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: all of you shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
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 →