Psalm 119:116
New International Version
Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

New Living Translation
LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed.

English Standard Version
Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!

Berean Standard Bible
Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

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

New King James Version
Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

New American Standard Bible
Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

NASB 1995
Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

NASB 1977
Sustain me according to Thy word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

Legacy Standard Bible
Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not put me to shame because of my hope.

Amplified Bible
Uphold me according to Your word [of promise], so that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope [in Your great goodness].

Christian Standard Bible
Sustain me as you promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sustain me as You promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

American Standard Version
Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live; And let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Contemporary English Version
Be true to your word, LORD. Keep me alive and strong; don't let me be ashamed because of my hope.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Help me God, as you promised, so that I may live. Do not turn my hope into disappointment.

Good News Translation
Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!

International Standard Version
Sustain me, God, as you have promised, and I will live. Do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

Majority Standard Bible
Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.

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

New Heart English Bible
Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Webster's Bible Translation
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

World English Bible
Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sustain me according to Your saying, "" And I live, and You do not put me to shame because of my hope.

Young's Literal Translation
Sustain me according to Thy saying, And I live, and Thou puttest me not to shame Because of my hope.

Smith's Literal Translation
Uphold me according to thy word, and I shall live: and thou wilt not make me ashamed of my hope.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Uphold me according to thy word, and I shall live: and let me not be confounded in my expectation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Uphold me according to your eloquence, and I will live. And let me not be confounded in my expectation.

New American Bible
Sustain me by your promise that I may live; do not disappoint me in my hope.

New Revised Standard Version
Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Uphold me according to thy word, and I shall live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Lead me in your word and I shall live and you will not disappoint me of my hope.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; And put me not to shame in my hope.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Uphold me according to thy word, and quicken me; and make me not ashamed of my expectation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God. 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.…

Cross References
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.

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.

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

1 Peter 1:21
Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

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.

2 Timothy 1:12
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Psalm 71:5
For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.

Philippians 1:6
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Psalm 25:2
in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

1 Thessalonians 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

Psalm 62:5-6
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. / He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.

John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.


Treasury of Scripture

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

uphold

Psalm 37:17,24
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous…

Psalm 41:12
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.

Psalm 63:8
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

and let me

Psalm 25:2
O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

Isaiah 45:17
But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.

Romans 5:5
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Jump to Previous
Ashamed Dashed Hope Hopes Live Promise Puttest Shame Support Sustain Turned Uphold Word
Jump to Next
Ashamed Dashed Hope Hopes Live Promise Puttest Shame Support Sustain Turned Uphold Word
Psalm 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














Sustain me
The phrase "Sustain me" in Psalm 119:116 is a plea for divine support and upholding. The Hebrew root word here is "סָמַךְ" (samak), which means to lean upon, uphold, or support. This word conveys a sense of reliance and trust in God's strength and provision. In the historical context of ancient Israel, the psalmist's request for sustenance reflects a deep dependence on God amidst life's challenges. This plea is not just for physical sustenance but also for spiritual and emotional support, emphasizing the believer's need for God's constant presence and aid.

as You promised
The phrase "as You promised" underscores the psalmist's appeal to God's faithfulness and the reliability of His word. The Hebrew word for "promised" is "אִמְרָה" (imrah), which can also mean word or command. This highlights the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where God's promises are seen as unbreakable and trustworthy. The psalmist is invoking the assurance that God will fulfill His word, reflecting a deep-seated belief in the integrity and truth of God's promises as revealed in Scripture.

that I may live
"That I may live" expresses the psalmist's desire for life, which in the Hebrew context often encompasses more than mere physical existence. The Hebrew word "חָיָה" (chayah) implies a life that is full, vibrant, and aligned with God's purposes. This request for life is not just about survival but thriving in a way that honors God. It reflects the biblical understanding that true life is found in relationship with God, living according to His statutes and under His care.

do not let my hope be dashed
The phrase "do not let my hope be dashed" reveals the psalmist's vulnerability and earnest plea for God to protect his hope. The Hebrew word for "hope" is "תִּקְוָה" (tikvah), which signifies expectation and trust. The psalmist is asking God to prevent his hope from being shattered or disappointed. This reflects a deep reliance on God as the source of hope and the belief that God is both willing and able to fulfill the expectations of those who trust in Him. In the broader scriptural context, hope is a central theme, often linked with faith and patience, and is seen as an anchor for the soul, steadfast and sure.

Verse 116. - Uphold me according unto thy Word, that I may live; or, "according to thy promise." God's sustaining grace, always needed to "uphold" the righteous, is graciously "promised" them. Their "life" depends upon God's faithfulness to his promise. And let me not be ashamed of my hope. As he would be, if God's promise were not kept.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Sustain me
סָמְכֵ֣נִי (sā·mə·ḵê·nî)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of

as You promised,
כְאִמְרָתְךָ֣ (ḵə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word

that I may live;
וְאֶֽחְיֶ֑ה (wə·’eḥ·yeh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

let me not
וְאַל־ (wə·’al-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

be ashamed
תְּ֝בִישֵׁ֗נִי (tə·ḇî·šê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed

of my hope.
מִשִּׂבְרִֽי׃ (miś·śiḇ·rî)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7664: Expectation


Links
Psalm 119:116 NIV
Psalm 119:116 NLT
Psalm 119:116 ESV
Psalm 119:116 NASB
Psalm 119:116 KJV

Psalm 119:116 BibleApps.com
Psalm 119:116 Biblia Paralela
Psalm 119:116 Chinese Bible
Psalm 119:116 French Bible
Psalm 119:116 Catholic Bible

OT Poetry: Psalm 119:116 Uphold me according to your word that (Psalm Ps Psa.)
Psalm 119:115
Top of Page
Top of Page