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Psalms 119:116 Cross-References

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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

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