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Psalms 119:117 Cross-References

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

Psalms 119:117 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 119:117

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe (סְעָדֵנִי וְאִוָּשֵׁעָה, se'adeni ve'ivvashe'ah)—the verb sa'ad means support, sustain, strengthen. The result clause uses yasha (be saved, delivered, victorious)—the root of Yeshua/Jesus. Divine support produces salvation. This parallels verse 116's upholding, intensifying the plea. The psalmist knows he cannot stand alone; safety requires God's active intervention.And I will have respect unto thy statutes continually (וְאֶשְׁעָה בְחֻקֶּיךָ תָמִיד, ve'esh'ah vechuqqekha tamid)—the verb sha'ah means to gaze upon, regard, look attentively. Continual (tamid)...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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