Uphold, Upheld See also Maintain; Preserve; Support; Sustain Kishkumen is upheld by his band, Hel. 2:3. many will claim the Lord will uphold sinners, Morm. 8:31. nations that uphold secret combinations shall be destroyed, Ether 8:22. servants of Satan uphold his work, D&C 10:5. Saints to uphold Joseph Smith by prayer of faith, D&C 43:12. uphold wise men, D&C 98:10. three Presiding High Priests to be upheld by confidence, faith, prayer of Church, D&C 107:22. voice of people should uphold those who will administer law in justice, D&C 134:3. men are bound to sustain and uphold governments, D&C 134:5.