Psalms 119:117
Psalms 119:117 Meaning and Explanation
“Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Upheld by God, the psalmist will be secure and permanently devoted to God's statutes.
The Context of Psalms 119:117
Divine support enabling perpetual reverence for God's statutes.
What Does Psalms 119:117 Mean?
'Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe' shows the connection between divine support and human security. God's upholding hand provides safety; without it, the psalmist would fall.
'And I will have respect unto thy statutes continually' is the psalmist's pledge. Upheld by God, he commits to constant reverence and honor toward God's statutes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:117
What does Psalms 119:117 mean?
Upheld by God, the psalmist will be secure and permanently devoted to God's statutes.
What is the context of Psalms 119:117?
Divine support enabling perpetual reverence for God's statutes.