Psalms 119 · Verse 116

Psalms 119:116

Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Psalms 119:116, King James Version

Psalms 119:116 in other translations

BSBSustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
WEBUphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
ASVUphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.
YLTSustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.
DARBYUphold me according to thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
BBEBe my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
WebsterUphold me according to thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

What does Psalms 119:116 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:115-117

115-117. 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).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 116 Depart from me - Odi profanum vulgus, etarceo, I abominate the profane, and will have no communion with them. I drive them away from my presence. Uphold me - סמכני sammecheni, prop me up; give me thyself to lean upon.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 119:113-120

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…

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Psalms 119:116 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

סָמְכֵ֣נִיsa.me.Khe.nisustain meH5564
כְאִמְרָתְךָ֣khe.'im.ra.te.Khaaccording to word yourH565
וְאֶֽחְיֶ֑הve.'ech.Yehso I may liveH2421
וְאַל\־ve.'al-and may notH408
תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗נִיte.vi.She.niyou put to shame meH954
מִשִּׂבְרִֽי\׃mi.siv.Rifrom hope myH7664

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 119:116

  • Romans 5:5

    And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

  • Psalms 25:2

    O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

  • 1 Peter 2:6

    Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

  • Romans 10:11

    For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

  • Psalms 37:24

    Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Psalms 54:4

    Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

  • Psalms 37:17

    For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.

  • Psalms 63:8

    My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

  • Isaiah 42:1

    Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  • Isaiah 45:17

    But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

  • Psalms 94:18

    When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Uphold.
37:17,24; 41:12; 63:8; 94:18; Isa 41:10; 42:1
and let me.
25:2; Isa 45:17; Ro 5:5; 9:32; 10:11; 1Pe 2:6

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Context

  • Psalms 119:115

    Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

  • Psalms 119:116

    Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

  • Psalms 119:117

    Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

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Psalms 119:116 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Susténtame conforme á tu palabra, y viviré: y no me avergüences de mi esperanza.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Soutiens-moi selon ta parole, et je vivrai; et ne me laisse pas être confus en mon espérance.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Unterstütze mich nach deiner Zusage, so werde ich leben; und laß mich nicht beschämt werden in meiner Hoffnung!