KJV ORIGINAL
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Support me, and I will be secure; then I will always pay attention to your laws.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God to hold him up and keep him steady so he can stay focused on following God's ways.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which is entirely devoted to praising God's law and word. Written likely during or after Israel's exile, when the people were struggling to maintain their faith and identity. The psalmist repeatedly emphasizes dependence on God's statutes as a source of strength and guidance during difficult times.
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