Psalm 119:42 “Then I can answer him who taunts, for I trust in Your word.”

Psalm 119:42

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.

American Standard Version

So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.

Geneva Bible 1599

So shall I make answere vnto my blasphemers: for I trust in thy woorde.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

And I answer him who is reproaching me a word, For I have trusted in Thy word.

Bible in Basic English

So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

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Cross references

“So shall”

Matthew 27:63 Psalm 3:2 Psalm 42:10 Matthew 27:40–43 Psalm 109:25 Psalm 71:10

Matthew 27:63 · BSB

“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’

Psalm 3:2 · BSB

Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah

Psalm 42:10 · BSB

Like the crushing of my bones, my enemies taunt me, while they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

Matthew 27:40–43 · BSB

and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

Psalm 109:25 · BSB

I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.

Psalm 71:10 · BSB

For my enemies speak against me, and those who lie in wait for my life conspire,

“have wherewith, etc”

2 Samuel 19:18–20 2 Samuel 16:7 2 Samuel 16:8

2 Samuel 19:18–20 · BSB

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

2 Samuel 16:7 · BSB

And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!

2 Samuel 16:8 · BSB

The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned, and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. See, you have come to ruin because you are a m…

“for I trust”

Acts 27:25 Psalm 119:49 Psalm 119:74 Psalm 119:81 Psalm 56:4 Psalm 89:19–37

Acts 27:25 · BSB

So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.

Psalm 119:49 · BSB

Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.

Psalm 119:74 · BSB

May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.

Psalm 119:81 · BSB

My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.

Psalm 56:4 · BSB

In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 89:19–37 · BSB

You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.

Also

Proverbs 27:11

Proverbs 27:11 · BSB

Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

41May Your loving devotion come to me, O LORD, Your salvation, according to Your promise.

43Never take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.

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