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Psalms 119:42

Psalms 119:42
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So shall I keep thy law continually,.... Which denotes not the perfection of keeping the law, but the constancy of it: the psalmist was persuaded, that so long as he had the word of truth in his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me - I shall have something by which I may reply to those who calumniate me. So the Saviour replied to the suggestions of the tempter almost…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 119:41-42

Here is, 1. David's prayer for the salvation of the Lord. "Lord, thou art my Saviour; I am miserable in myself, and thou only canst make me happy; let thy salvation come to me. Hasten temporal…