Psalms 119:42

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

Complete Jewish Bible:

then I will have an answer for those who taunt me; for I trust in your word.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.

American Standard Version:

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So shall I have wherewith{H1697} to answer{H6030} him that reproacheth{H2778} me: for I trust{H982} in thy word{H1697}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 27:25

  • Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

Proverbs 27:11

  • ¶ My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Matthew 27:63

  • Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

Psalms 119:49

  • ¶ ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.

2 Samuel 16:7

  • And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:

2 Samuel 16:8

  • The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou [art taken] in thy mischief, because thou [art] a bloody man.

Psalms 119:81

  • ¶ CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: [but] I hope in thy word.

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Commentary for Psalms 119:42

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H1697
    There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָּבָר
    Transliteration: dâbâr
    Pronunciation: daw-baw'
    Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
  2. Strong's Number: H6030
    There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָנָה
    Transliteration: ʻânâh
    Pronunciation: aw-naw'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת.
  3. Strong's Number: H2778
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָרַף
    Transliteration: châraph
    Pronunciation: khaw-raf'
    Description: a primitive root; also denominative (from חֹרֶף); to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend the winter; betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid.
  4. Strong's Number: H982
    There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בָּטַח
    Transliteration: bâṭach
    Pronunciation: baw-takh'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to hide for refuge (but not so precipitately as חָסָה); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure; be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust.