Psalms 119:58
My whole being wants your blessing—please be kind to me, as you have promised!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
In Context
57Lord, you are mine! I have promised to do as you say.
59As I think about my life, I turn to follow what you have said.
Cross References
Job 11:19You will lie down to sleep with no one to frighten you, and many will come asking for your favor.
Psalms 27:8You told me, “Come to me.” I am coming to you, Lord.
Psalms 56:4I thank God for his promises. I trust in God, so why should I be fearful? What can mere human beings do to me?
Psalms 86:1Please listen to me, Lord! Please answer me, for I am weak and really need your help!
Psalms 119:41Lord, please love me with your trustworthy love; please give me the salvation you promised.
Psalms 119:76May your trustworthy love comfort me as you promised me, 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 →