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Psalms 119:42
42Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
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
40I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness. 41Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. 43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. 44I will keep on obeying your instructions forever and ever.
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וְאֶֽעֱנֶ֣ה חֹרְפִ֣י דָבָ֑ר כִּֽי־בָ֝טַחְתִּי בִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 119:42
- Psalms 3:2So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” Interlude
- Psalms 42:10Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, “Where is this God of yours?”
- Psalms 71:10For my enemies are whispering against me. They are plotting together to kill me.
- Psalms 109:25I am a joke to people everywhere; when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.
- Matthew 27:40“Look at you now!” they yelled at him. “You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!”
- 2 Samuel 16:7“Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel!” he shouted at David.
- 2 Samuel 19:18They crossed the shallows of the Jordan to bring the king’s household across the river, helping him in every way they could. As the king was about to cross the river, Shimei fell down before him.
- Psalms 119:49Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope.
- Psalms 56:4I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
- Psalms 89:19Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people. You said, “I have raised up a warrior. I have selected him from the common people to be king.
- 2 Samuel 7:12For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong.
- 1 Chronicles 28:3but God said to me, ‘You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.’
- Acts 27:25So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.
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
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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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