Psalms 119:58
I have given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
In Context
57CHETH The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by your words.
59I gave thought to my steps, and my feet were turned into the way of your unchanging word.
Cross References
Job 11:19Sleeping with no fear of danger; and men will be desiring to have grace in your eyes;
Psalms 27:8When you said, Make search for my face, my heart said to you, For your face will I make my search.
Psalms 56:4\56:3\In the time of my fear, I will have faith in you.
Psalms 86:1A Prayer. Of David. Let your ears be open to my voice, O Lord, and give me an answer; for I am poor and in need.
Psalms 119:41VAU Let your mercies come to me, O Lord, even your salvation, as you have said.
Psalms 119:76Let your mercy now be my comfort, as you have said to your servant.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:58
8. CHETH. 57 Thou art my portion, O Lord : I have said that I would keep thy words. We may hence gather the character of a godly man. 1. He makes the favour of God his felicity: Thou art my portion, O Lord! Others place their happiness in the wealth and honours of this world. Their portion is in this life; they look no further; they desire no more; these are their good things, Luke xvi. 25 . But all that are sanctified take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance and their cup, and nothing less will satisfy… Read the whole commentary →