Psalms 119:116

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Uphold me, as you promised; and I will live; don't disappoint me in my hope.

Berean Standard Bible:

Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Uphold{H5564} me according unto thy word{H565}, that I may live{H2421}: and let me not be ashamed{H954} of my hope{H7664}.

Cross-References (KJV):

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.

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 37:24

  • Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.

Psalms 37:17

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

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Commentary for Psalms 119:116

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H5564
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָמַךְ
    Transliteration: çâmak
    Pronunciation: saw-mak'
    Description: a primitive root; to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense); bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain.
  2. Strong's Number: H565
    There are 904 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִמְרָה
    Transliteration: ʼimrâh
    Pronunciation: im-raw'
    Description: or אֶמְרָה; feminine of אֵמֶר, and meaning the same; {something said}; commandment, speech, word.
  3. Strong's Number: H2421
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָיָה
    Transliteration: châyâh
    Pronunciation: khaw-yaw'
    Description: a primitive root (compare חָוָה, חָיָה); to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive; keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole.
  4. Strong's Number: H954
    There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בּוּשׁ
    Transliteration: bûwsh
    Pronunciation: boosh
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed; (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long.
  5. Strong's Number: H7664
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֵׂבֶר
    Transliteration: sêber
    Pronunciation: say'-ber
    Description: from שָׂבַר; expectation; hope.