Psalms 119:42

42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

Psalms 119:42 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.
English Standard Version (ESV)
42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
New Living Translation (NLT)
42 Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word.
The Message Bible (MSG)
42 Then I'll be able to stand up to mockery because I trusted your Word.
American Standard Version (ASV)
42 So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
42 Then I will have an answer for the one who insults me since I trust your word.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
42 Then I can answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in Your word.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
42 Then I will answer those who make fun of me, because I trust in your word.

Psalms 119:42 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:42

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me,
&c.] Saying there is no help and salvation for him in God; asking where is his God, in whom he trusted? and where is the promise of salvation, on which he depended? To which an easy and ready answer might be given, when the mercies and salvation of God came unto him, and he clearly appeared to be interested in them; see ( Psalms 3:2 ) ( 42:10 ) ;

for I trust in thy word:
in Christ the essential Word, the object of trust and confidence; or in the written word, it being divinely inspired and dictated by the Spirit of God, and so to be depended on as true and faithful; or rather God's word of promise concerning mercy, grace, and salvation, which God that has made is faithful and able to perform, as may be believed.

Psalms 119:42 In-Context

40 How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
41 May your unfailing love come to me, LORD, your salvation, according to your promise;
42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

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