Psalms 119:42

Psalms 119:42 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
• New International Version (NIV)then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
• English Standard Version (ESV)then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word.

Context of Psalms 119:42

40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV. 41Let thy lovingkindnesses also come unto me, O Jehovah, Even thy salvation, according to thy word. So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word. 43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thine ordinances. 44So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever.

Psalms 119:42 word by word

וְאֶֽעֱנֶ֣ה חֹרְפִ֣י דָבָ֑ר כִּֽי־בָ֝טַחְתִּי בִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

• answerעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• wordדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697

Cross-references for Psalms 119:42

• Psalms 3:2Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. [Selah
• Psalms 42:10As with a sword in my bones, mine adversaries reproach me, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
• Psalms 71:10For mine enemies speak concerning me; And they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
• Psalms 109:25I am become also a reproach unto them: When they see me, they shake their head.
• Matthew 27:40and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
• 2 Samuel 16:7And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Begone, begone, thou man of blood, and base fellow:
• 2 Samuel 19:18And there went over a ferry-boat to bring over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, when he was come over the Jordan.
• Psalms 119:49Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope.
• Psalms 56:4In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
• Psalms 89:19Then thou spakest in vision to thy saints, And saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
• 2 Samuel 7:12When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
• 1 Chronicles 28:3But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
• Acts 27:25Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even so as it hath been spoken unto me.

Commentaries on Psalms 119:42

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 42So shall I have wherewith to answer - Many say, "My hope in thy mercy is vain;" but when thou fulfillest thy promises to me, then shall I answer to the confusion of their infidelity.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 42So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me - I shall have something by which I may reply to those who calumniate me. So the Saviour replied to the suggestions of the tempter almost wholly by passages of Scripture Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7, Matthew 4:10; and so, in many cases, the best answer that can be given to reproaches on the subject of religion will be found in the very words of Scripture. A man of little learning, except that which…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 41-48Verses 41-48 Lord, I have by faith thy mercies in view; let me by prayer prevail to obtain them. And when the salvation of the saints is completed, it will plainly appear that it was not in vain to trust in God's word. We need to pray that we may never be afraid or ashamed to own God's truths and ways before men. And the psalmist resolves to keep God's law, in a constant course of obedience, without backsliding. The service of sin is slavery; the service…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 41-43The psalmist asks for protection from enemies who speak harshly (see Psalms 42:10; 44:16; 89:50–51; 102:8).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 41-4441-44. The sentiment more fully carried out. God's mercies and salvation, as revealed in His Word, provide hope of forgiveness for the past and security in a righteous course for the future.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 119:42

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith
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• Prayer

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Commentaries on Psalms 119

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings