Psalms 119:116 net — Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

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"Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!"

— Psalms 119:116, NET Bible

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KJV
“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.”
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ASV
“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope. ”
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WEB
“Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.”
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BBE
“Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.”
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KJVA
“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

113

ס(Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

114

You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

115

Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.

116

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

117

Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

118

You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

119

You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

Psalms 119:116 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:116 say?

Psalms 119:116 in the NET Bible reads: “Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!”

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 (NET): “Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!” 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.

Psalms 119:116 net — Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

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