Psalm 41:12
New International Version
Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.

New Living Translation
You have preserved my life because I am innocent; you have brought me into your presence forever.

English Standard Version
But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.

Berean Standard Bible
In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.

King James Bible
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.

New King James Version
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And set me before Your face forever.

New American Standard Bible
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And You place me in Your presence forever.

NASB 1995
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And You set me in Your presence forever.

NASB 1977
As for me, Thou dost uphold me in my integrity, And Thou dost set me in Thy presence forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And You make me stand firm in Your presence forever.

Amplified Bible
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And You set me in Your presence forever.

Christian Standard Bible
You supported me because of my integrity and set me in your presence forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You supported me because of my integrity and set me in Your presence forever.

American Standard Version
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, And settest me before thy face for ever.

Contemporary English Version
You have helped me because I am innocent, and you will always be close to my side.

English Revised Version
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You defend my integrity, and you set me in your presence forever.

Good News Translation
You will help me, because I do what is right; you will keep me in your presence forever.

International Standard Version
As for me, you will maintain my just cause, and you will cause me to stand in your presence forever.

Majority Standard Bible
In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.

NET Bible
As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.

New Heart English Bible
As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
And as for me, thou upholdest me in my integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.

World English Bible
As for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As for me, in my integrity, "" You have taken hold on me, "" And cause me to stand before You for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
As to me, in mine integrity, Thou hast taken hold upon me, And causest me to stand before Thee to the age.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I, in mine integrity thou didst support me, and thou wilt set me before thy face forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But thou hast upheld me by reason of my innocence : and hast established me in thy sight for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But you have sustained me, because of my innocence, and you have confirmed me in your sight in eternity.

New American Bible
In my integrity may you support me and let me stand in your presence forever.

New Revised Standard Version
But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But you have supported me in my perfection, and you have established me before you for eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And as for me, Thou upholdest me because of mine integrity, And settest me before Thy face for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But thou didst help me because of mine innocence, and hast established me before thee for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Blessed is He who Cares for the Poor
11By this I know that You delight in me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. 12In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever. 13Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:35
You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.

Psalm 63:8
My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

Psalm 73:23-24
Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand. / You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Psalm 138:7-8
If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. / The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.

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.

Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.

Isaiah 50:7
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Job 23:11-12
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. / I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.

Proverbs 3:26
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

1 Samuel 2:9
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.

2 Samuel 22:37
You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:37-39
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. / For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Treasury of Scripture

And as for me, you uphold me in my integrity, and set me before your face for ever.

thou

Psalm 25:21
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

Psalm 94:18
When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up.

settest

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

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4. David complains of his enemies' treachery
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In my integrity
The phrase "in my integrity" is rooted in the Hebrew word "תֹּם" (tom), which conveys a sense of completeness, innocence, and moral uprightness. In the context of Psalm 41, David is expressing his confidence in his own integrity before God. This integrity is not self-righteousness but a reflection of a life lived in accordance with God's statutes. Historically, integrity was a highly valued trait in ancient Israel, as it signified a heart aligned with God's will. For the believer today, this phrase serves as a reminder that our integrity is a testimony to our faith and trust in God, and it is through His strength that we maintain it.

You uphold me
The phrase "You uphold me" is derived from the Hebrew verb "תָּמַךְ" (tamak), meaning to support, sustain, or hold up. This conveys the image of God as a divine sustainer, one who provides strength and stability to those who are faithful. In the historical context of David's life, this assurance of God's support was crucial, especially during times of betrayal and adversity. For contemporary believers, this phrase is a powerful reminder of God's unwavering support and presence in our lives, reinforcing the truth that we are never alone in our struggles.

and set me in Your presence
The phrase "and set me in Your presence" reflects the Hebrew concept of being established or placed before God. The word "presence" here is "פָּנִים" (panim), often translated as "face," indicating a close, personal relationship with God. In ancient Israel, being in God's presence was synonymous with receiving His favor and blessing. For David, this was a declaration of his restored relationship with God, despite the challenges he faced. For believers today, this phrase is an invitation to seek and cherish the presence of God in our daily lives, knowing that in His presence, we find peace, guidance, and joy.

forever
The word "forever" is translated from the Hebrew "עוֹלָם" (olam), which signifies eternity or an indefinite, unending duration. This term emphasizes the eternal nature of God's promises and His unchanging character. In the context of Psalm 41, it underscores the everlasting security and fellowship that David anticipates with God. For Christians, this word is a profound assurance of the eternal life promised through faith in Jesus Christ, reminding us that our relationship with God transcends time and continues into eternity. It is a call to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on the everlasting hope we have in Christ.

(12) Thou upholdest.--Here we seem to have the acknowledgment that the prayer just uttered is answered.

Verse 12. - And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity (comp. Psalm 26:1, and the comment ad loc.). And settest me before thy face for ever. So that there falls upon me the light of thy countenance (comp. Psalm 4:6). The expression, "for ever," is remarkable in this connection, and may be fairly taken as indicating a hope of immortality (comp. Psalm 16:11; Psalm 17:15; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 30:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In my
וַאֲנִ֗י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

integrity
בְּ֭תֻמִּי (bə·ṯum·mî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8537: Completeness, integrity, also part of the high priest's breastplate

You uphold
תָּמַ֣כְתָּ (tā·maḵ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close

me
בִּ֑י (bî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

and set me
וַתַּצִּיבֵ֖נִי (wat·taṣ·ṣî·ḇê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand

in Your presence
לְפָנֶ֣יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

forever.
לְעוֹלָֽם׃ (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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