New International Version Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. New Living Translation Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. English Standard Version Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! Berean Standard Bible Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes. Berean Literal Bible Support me, and I will be saved; and I will gaze on Your statutes continually. King James Bible Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. New King James Version Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually. New American Standard Bible Sustain me so that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Your statutes continually. NASB 1995 Uphold me that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Your statutes continually. NASB 1977 Uphold me that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Thy statutes continually. Legacy Standard Bible Uphold me that I may be saved, That I may have regard for Your statutes continually. Amplified Bible Uphold me that I may be safe, That I may have regard for Your statutes continually. Berean Annotated Bible Uphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes. Christian Standard Bible Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about your statutes. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sustain me so that I can be safe and always be concerned about Your statutes. American Standard Version Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually. Contemporary English Version Keep me safe and secure, so that I will always respect your laws. English Revised Version Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, and shall have respect unto thy statutes continually. GOD'S WORD® Translation Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always respect your laws. Good News Translation Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands. International Standard Version Support me, that I may be saved, and I will carry out your statutes consistently. NET Bible Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. New Heart English Bible Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually. Webster's Bible Translation Support me, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect to thy statutes continually. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleUphold me, and I will be saved, that I may always regard Your statutes. World English Bible Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSupport me, and I am saved, "" And I look on Your statutes continually. Berean Literal Bible Support me, and I will be saved; and I will gaze on Your statutes continually. Young's Literal Translation Support Thou me, and I am saved, And I look on Thy statutes continually. Smith's Literal Translation Support me and I shall be saved: and I shall look upon thy laws always. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHelp me, and I shall be saved: and I will meditate always on thy justifications. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Strengthen me that I may be safe, ever to contemplate your statutes. New Revised Standard Version Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHelp me and I shall be safe, and I will be continually mindful of thy commandments. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Help me and I shall be saved and I shall always be taught in your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; And I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually. Brenton Septuagint Translation Help me, and I shall be saved; and I will meditate in thine ordinances continually. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet…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 Uphold me, Psalm 63:8 My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. Psalm 18:35 You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. 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 righteous right hand. and I will be saved, Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” that I may always regard Your statutes. Deuteronomy 5:29 If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever. Deuteronomy 11:1 You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments. Ezekiel 36:27 And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Treasury of Scripture Hold you me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect to your statutes continually. hold Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 71:6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. Psalm 73:23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. and I will Psalm 119:6,48,111,112 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments… Jump to Previous Always Continually Decrees Delight Delivered Hold Moved Occupy Regard Respect Rules Safe Saved Statutes Support UpholdJump to Next Always Continually Decrees Delight Delivered Hold Moved Occupy Regard Respect Rules Safe Saved Statutes Support UpholdPsalm 119 1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.2. Aleph. 9. Beth 17. Gimel 25. Daleth 33. He 41. Waw 49. Zayin 57. Heth 65. Teth 73. Yodh 81. Kaph 89. Lamedh 97. Mem 105. Nun 113. Samekh 121. Ayin 129. Pe 137. Tsadhe 145. Qoph 153. Resh 161. Sin and Shin 169. Taw Uphold me, The psalmist asks God to sustain him in weakness and danger, knowing that faithful obedience cannot rest on human strength alone. Psa 63:8 My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me. and I will be saved, He trusts the Lord to preserve him from threats and from falling away, relying on God’s faithfulness rather than his own resolve. Psa 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised;… that I may always regard Your statutes. Deliverance is sought so that he may continue in careful obedience to God’s covenant commands. Deu 5:29 If only they had such a heart to fear Me… Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law. 2. God The divine being whom the psalmist seeks for support and deliverance, emphasizing His role as the sustainer and lawgiver. 3. Statutes Refers to God's laws and commandments, which the psalmist commits to regarding and following. Teaching Points Dependence on GodThe psalmist's request for God to uphold him underscores the importance of relying on divine strength rather than our own abilities. Commitment to God's Word The promise to always regard God's statutes highlights the necessity of a steadfast commitment to Scripture in our daily lives. Deliverance through Obedience The connection between being upheld and regarding God's statutes suggests that obedience to God's Word is integral to experiencing His deliverance. Spiritual Stability Just as the psalmist seeks stability through God's support, believers today can find spiritual stability by anchoring their lives in God's promises. Continuous Growth The phrase "I will always regard" implies a lifelong journey of learning and adhering to God's Word, encouraging continuous spiritual growth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 119:117?2. How can Psalm 119:117 inspire trust in God's sustaining power daily? 3. What does "uphold me" in Psalm 119:117 reveal about God's character? 4. How does Psalm 119:117 connect with God's promises in Isaiah 41:10? 5. In what ways can we "always regard Your statutes" in our daily lives? 6. How does trusting God in Psalm 119:117 impact our spiritual confidence? 7. How does Psalm 119:117 relate to the concept of divine support and guidance in life? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 119:117? 9. How does Psalm 119:117 reflect the overall theme of reliance on God in the Psalms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119? Verse 117. - Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; i.e. from falling away. And I will have respect unto thy commandments continually (comp. ver. 112). Psalm 119:117 portrays a seamless chain: God upholds, therefore the believer is saved, and as a result, he lives in steadfast obedience. The verse assures us that divine support and salvation are secure, freeing us to fix our gaze continually on God’s statutes with grateful, persevering hearts. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Uphold me,סְעָדֵ֥נִי (sə·‘ā·ḏê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5582: To support, sustain, stay and I will be delivered, וְאִוָּשֵׁ֑עָה (wə·’iw·wā·šê·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor that I may always תָמִֽיד׃ (ṯā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice regard וְאֶשְׁעָ֖ה (wə·’eš·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 8159: To gaze at, about, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed, bewildered Your statutes. בְחֻקֶּ֣יךָ (ḇə·ḥuq·qe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute Additonal Resources Psalm 119:117 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 119:117 Bible Gateway Psalm 119:117 Bible.com Psalm 119:117 NIV |
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