Psalm 119:42

Translations

Modern

Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.

Traditional

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

Literal

Then I will answer with a word for the one reproaching me, for I trust in Your word.

Latin

Et respondebo exprobrantibus mihi verbum, quia speravi in sermonibus tuis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.

Notes

Psalms 119:41–43

The psalmist asks for protection from enemies who speak harshly (see Psalms 42:10; 44:16; 89:50–51; 102:8).

Psalms 119:41–48

Waw (ו) is the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist prays that God’s word would continue to be the source of his love and salvation.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Acts 27:25
So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.
Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
Matthew 27:63
“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
Psalm 119:49
Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.
Psalm 119:81
My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
2 Samuel 16:7–8
And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!
Psalm 56:10–11
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
Psalm 119:74
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
Psalm 71:10–11
For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,
2 Samuel 19:18–20
…and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king
Psalm 42:10
Like the crushing of my bones, my enemies taunt me, while they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”
1 Chronicles 28:3–6
…but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Pleas offered In Reviling and Reproaching: Saints: Trust in God Under The Scriptures: Saints: Trust In Trust of Saints Is in the Word of God

Psalm 119:42

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