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Psalms 119:116 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 119:116 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 119 verse 116 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.”
Psalms 119:116 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live (סָמְכֵנִי כְאִמְרָתְךָ וְאֶחְיֶה, sомkheni khe'imratкha ve'echyeh)—the verb samakh means support, sustain, uphold, like a pillar supporting a building. Without divine support, the psalmist will collapse. The plea is grounded according unto thy word—not arbitrary favor but covenant faithfulness to God's promises. That I may live shows the stakes: spiritual survival depends on God's upholding power.And let me not be ashamed of my hope (וְאַל־תְּבִישֵׁנִי מִשִּׂבְרִי, ve'al-tevisheni misivri)—the verb bosh means to be put to shame, disappointed,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 119:116
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“because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
“I have trusted in you. Don't let me be shamed. Don't let my enemies triumph over me.”
“Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed.{Isaiah 28:16}”
“for I am with you. Don't be dismayed”
“he shall not fall”
“God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.”
“but Yahweh upholds the righteous.”
“Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.{Isaiah 28:16}”
“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.”
“But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.”