Psalms 119:58
I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
In Context
57HETH. My portion is the LORD, I have said that I would observe Thy words.
59I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
Cross References
Job 11:19Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
Psalms 27:8In Thy behalf my heart hath said: 'Seek ye My face'; Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Psalms 56:4(56-5) In God — I will praise His word — in God do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?
Psalms 86:1A Prayer of David. Incline Thine ear, O LORD, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.
Psalms 119:41VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word;
Psalms 119:76Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, according to Thy promise unto Thy 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 →