Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionSustain 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 BibleUphold me according to thy word, and I shall live: and let me not be confounded in my expectation. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleUphold 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 1917Uphold 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 WordJump to Next Ashamed Dashed Hope Hopes Live Promise Puttest Shame Support Sustain Turned Uphold WordPsalm 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 that I may live do not let my hope be dashed Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sustain meסָמְכֵ֣נִי (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 NIVPsalm 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.) |