Psalms 119:116 kjva — Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 119:116, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 119 — Context

113

I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

114

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116

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

117

Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118

Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

119

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

Psalms 119:116 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:116 say?
Psalms 119:116 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.”
Where is Psalms 119:116 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:116 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 116.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:116.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:116 in?
Psalms 119:116 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 119:116?
Psalms 119:116 reads (KJVA): “Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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