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Psalms 119:116
116Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.
Psalms 119:116 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
- New International Version (NIV)Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
Context of Psalms 119:116
114You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. 115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. 117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. 118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:116 word by word
סָמְכֵ֣נִי כְאִמְרָתְךָ֣ וְאֶֽחְיֶ֑ה וְאַל־תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗נִי מִשִּׂבְרִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:116
- Psalms 37:17For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly.
- Psalms 41:12You have preserved my life because I am innocent; you have brought me into your presence forever.
- Psalms 63:8I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.
- Psalms 94:18I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.
- Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
- Isaiah 42:1“Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.
- Psalms 25:2I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
- Isaiah 45:17But the Lord will save the people of Israel with eternal salvation. Throughout everlasting ages, they will never again be humiliated and disgraced.
- Romans 5:5And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
- Romans 9:32Why not? Because they were trying to get right with God by keeping the law instead of by trusting in him. They stumbled over the great rock in their path.
- Romans 10:11As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
- 1 Peter 2:6As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
Commentaries on Psalms 119:116
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 116Uphold me - סמכני sammecheni, prop me up; give me thyself to lean upon.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 116Uphold me - Sustain me in the trials and the temptations of life. Help me to bear afflictions without sinking under them; to meet temptations without yielding to them; to encounter opposition from the enemies of religion without being overcome. According unto thy word - (1) According to the requirements of thy word - that I may be conformed to them; (2) according to the promises of thy word - that they may be verified in me. That I may live - That my life…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 113-120Verses 113-120 Here is a dread of the risings of sin, and the first beginnings of it. The more we love the law of God, the more watchful we shall be, lest vain thoughts draw us from what we love. Would we make progress in keeping God's commands, we must be separate from evil-doers. The believer could not live without the grace of God; but, supported by his hand, his spiritual life shall be maintained. Our holy security is grounded on Divine supports. All…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 113-120Samekh (ס) is the fifteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The psalmist declares his hatred of evil and his love for God and his ways.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 115-117115-117. Hence he fears not wicked men, nor dreads disappointment, sustained by God in making His law the rule of life. Depart from me--Ye can do nothing with me; for, &c. (Psa 6:8).Read the comment
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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
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