Psalms 119:58
I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
In Context
57The LORD is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.
59I thought on 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 27:8When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Psalms 56:4In God I will praise his word: in God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?
Psalms 86:1Bow down thine ear, O LORD, and answer me; for I am poor and needy.
Psalms 119:41Let thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word.
Psalms 119:76Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, according to thy word 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 →