Psalms 119:59
I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
In Context
58I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.
60I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments.
Cross References
Jeremiah 8:4Moreover thou shalt say unto them: Thus saith the LORD: Do men fall, and not rise up again? Doth one turn away, and not return?
Lamentations 3:40Let us search and try our ways, and return to the LORD.
Ezekiel 18:30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Return ye, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so shall they not be a stumblingblock of iniquity unto you.
Ezekiel 33:19And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
Haggai 1:5Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:59
58 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. David, having in the foregoing verse reflected upon his covenants with God, here reflects upon his prayers to God, and renews his petition. Observe, 1. What he prayed for. Having taken God for his portion, he entreated his favour, as one that knew he had forfeited it, was unworthy of it, and yet undone without it, but for ever happy if he could obtain it. We cannot demand God's favour as a debt, but must be humble suppliants… Read the whole commentary →