Psalms 119:58
I have sought thy favor with my whole heart; Be gracious unto me according to thy promise!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
In Context
57Thou art my portion, O LORD! I have resolved that I will keep thy precepts.
59I think on my ways, And turn my feet to thy statutes;
Cross References
Job 11:19Thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; And many shall make suit unto thee.
Psalms 27:8When I think of thy precept, “Seek ye my face!” Thy face, LORD, do I seek.
Psalms 56:4Through God shall I praise his word; In God do I put my trust; I will not fear; What can flesh do to me?
Psalms 86:1“A prayer of David.” Incline thine ear, O LORD! and hear me, For I am poor and distressed!
Psalms 119:41Let thy mercies come to me, O LORD! And thy help according to thy promise!
Psalms 119:76O let thy loving-kindness be my comfort, According to thy promise to 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 →