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Berean Standard Bible

“Sustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.”

Psalms 119:116

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In the samekh stanza of Psalm 119 the psalmist rejects double-minded people and declares his hope in God's word. Surrounded by pressure, he asks for God's support.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be my support as you have said, and give me life; let not my hope be turned to shame.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Susténtame conforme á tu palabra, y viviré: y no me avergüences de mi esperanza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Señor, sostenme como lo prometiste, y viviré; no defraudes mis esperanzas.

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