Psalms 119:116
Psalms 119:116 in Multiple Translations
Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.
Support me, Lord, as you promised, so I can live. Don't let my hope turn into discouragement.
Stablish me according to thy promise, that I may liue, and disappoint me not of mine hope.
Sustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.
Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Enable me to be strong, as you promised/said that you would do, in order that I may continue to live. I am confidently expecting that you will restore me; ◄do not disappoint me/do not allow me to be disappointed►.
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Psalms 119:116 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סָמְכֵ֣/נִי
כְ/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֣
וְ/אֶֽחְיֶ֑ה
וְ/אַל
תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗/נִי
מִ/שִּׂבְרִֽ/י
סָמְכֵ֣/נִי
çâmak
H5564
to support
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
כְ/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼimrâh
H565
word
Prep | N-fs | Suff
וְ/אֶֽחְיֶ֑ה
châyâh
H2421
to live
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗/נִי
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms | Suff
מִ/שִּׂבְרִֽ/י
sêber
H7664
hope
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:116
סָמְכֵ֣/נִי
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To support or lean on something, like a person or object, as seen in the Bible where God upholds his people. It means to hold something up or stand firm. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against 1a2) to support, uphold, sustain 1b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself 1c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain. See also: Genesis 27:37; Judges 16:29; Psalms 3:6.
כְ/אִמְרָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼimrâh
H565
"word"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a threat or warning, often from God. It appears in the context of judgement or punishment. The KJV translates it as commandment, speech, or word.
Definition: 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God (command and promise)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: commandment, speech, word. See also: Genesis 4:23; Psalms 119:116; Psalms 12:7.
וְ/אֶֽחְיֶ֑ה
châyâh
H2421
"to live"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗/נִי
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
V-Hiphil-Juss-2ms | Suff
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
מִ/שִּׂבְרִֽ/י
sêber
H7664
"hope"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word means hope or expectation, describing a sense of looking forward to something. It's about having a positive outlook and trusting in a good outcome. In the Bible, it's translated as hope.
Definition: hope
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: hope. See also: Psalms 119:116; Psalms 146:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:116
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:116 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:116
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:116
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:116
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:116
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
- Sermons on Psalms 119:116
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
114You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
116Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes. 118You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 5:5 | And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. |
| 2 | Psalms 25:2 | in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 2:6 | For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 41:10 | Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. |
| 5 | Psalms 37:24 | Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. |
| 6 | Psalms 54:4 | Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. |
| 7 | Romans 10:11 | It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” |
| 8 | Psalms 37:17 | For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous. |
| 9 | Psalms 63:8 | My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. |
| 10 | Isaiah 42:1 | “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. |
Psalms 119:116 Summary
[This verse is saying that God will help us and give us the strength we need to keep going, just like He promised in His word. When we trust in God, we can be confident that He will sustain us, and we don't have to be ashamed of hoping in Him, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God's promises, we can live according to His word and find true life and purpose. As we trust in God, we can also remember that He is our rock and our shield, as mentioned in Psalms 119:114.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be sustained by God as promised?
To be sustained by God means to be supported and upheld by His power and presence, just as He has promised in His word, as seen in Psalms 55:22 and Matthew 11:28.
Why is it important to not be ashamed of our hope?
It is essential to not be ashamed of our hope in God because our hope is rooted in His character and promises, and being ashamed of it can lead to doubting His faithfulness, as warned in Romans 5:5 and 1 Peter 3:15.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's promises and living according to His word, even in the face of challenges and pressures, just as the Psalmist does in Psalms 119:116 and as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What is the relationship between being sustained by God and living according to His word?
Being sustained by God and living according to His word are closely linked, as seen in Psalms 119:116 and Joshua 1:8, where obedience to God's word is a key aspect of trusting in His promises and being upheld by Him.
Reflection Questions
- In what areas of my life do I need to trust in God's sustaining power and promises?
- How can I practically live out my hope in God, even when faced with challenges and pressures?
- What are some promises of God that I can cling to in times of uncertainty and doubt?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's word and character to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto thy word,.... In thy ways, that my footsteps slip not; in thine arms, and with the right hand of thy righteousness, from fainting and sinking under difficulties and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:116
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live - Do not let me either be destroyed or seduced by the "evil-doers" (Psalms 119:115).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
Ver. 116. Or, because of my hope, or confidence in thy promises, of the certainty whereof I have oft made my boast before others.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
Psalms 119:116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.Ver. 116. Uphold me according unto thy word] The promise is the soul’ s support. Turn we the palm and not the backside of the hand to this staff, leaning upon it, praying hard for the accomplishment of it, and then be content, though we can say but as that holy man, Mr Paul Bain, did: I thank God in Christ, sustentation I have, but suavities spiritual I taste not any. And let me not be ashamed of my hope] Let me not be defeated, disappointed, frustrated. This David knew he should not be (for spes in terrenis incerti nomen boni; spes in divinis nomen est certissimi, Hebrews 11:1 Romans 5:5), but yet thinks fit to seek it by prayer; as Elijah foretold abundance of rain, but yet went up to the top of Carmel and prayed for it, 1 Kings 18:41-42.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
Verse 116. Uphold me] סמכני sammecheni, prop me up; give me thyself to lean upon.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:116
116. But in order to keep God’s commandments, he needs sustaining grace. Cp. Psalms 51:12; Psalms 3:5; Psalms 37:17; Psalms 37:24. be ashamed of my hope] Be disappointed and put to shame by the failure of my hope of deliverance. Cp. Psalms 119:166.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:116
Uphold me - Sustain me in the trials and the temptations of life.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:116
ñ, Samek.113-120. My hiding place and my shield—The psalmist’s experience of perils has increased his confidence and strength. He now declares how little he is influenced by the example of evil doers. His heart is fixed.
Sermons on Psalms 119:116
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The Lordship of Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of making a total commitment to God. He references the story of Ruth from the book of Ruth in the Bible. The preacher highlig |
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Sola Scriptura 2 by Anton Bosch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding that God operates by order and structure. He uses the example of the law of gravity to illustrate that just |
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On Prayer by St. John Climacus | St. John Climacus preaches about the profound nature of prayer as a dialogue and union with God, emphasizing its role in maintaining harmony in the world and achieving reconciliati |
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Subjection Under God's Chastisement by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the necessity of being in subjection to God's chastisement, acknowledging our inherent rebellious nature inherited from our first parents. He explains that tru |
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When She Is to Be Received by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the solemn commitment and obedience required for those entering monastic life, highlighting the importance of making promises before God and His S |
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Gods Love by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of being introduced in Alaska and compares it to the power of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of not standing in the |
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1 Cor 13 (Version 2) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about an old couple who were brutally attacked by a man they had shown love to. The preacher emphasizes the importance of love and how i |