Psalms 119:117 kjva — Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 119:117, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.”
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ASV
“Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe, And shall have respect unto thy statutes continually. ”
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WEB
“Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually.”
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NET
“Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.”
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BBE
“Let me not be moved, and I will be safe, and ever take delight in your rules.”
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Psalms 119 — Context

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.

120

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Psalms 119:117 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:117 say?

Psalms 119:117 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.”

Where is Psalms 119:117 in the Bible?

Psalms 119:117 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 117.

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 119:117.

What translation should I read Psalms 119:117 in?

Psalms 119:117 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 119:117?

Psalms 119:117 reads (KJVA): “Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.” 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 119:117 kjva — Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

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