56 [a]This I had because I kept thy precepts.

CHETH

57 O Lord, that art my [b]portion, I have determined to keep thy words.

58 I made my supplication in thy presence with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy promise.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:56 That is, all these benefits.
  2. Psalm 119:57 I am persuaded that to keep thy Law is an heritage and great gain for me.

56 This has been my practice:
    I obey your precepts.(A)

ח Heth

57 You are my portion,(B) Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.(C)
58 I have sought(D) your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me(E) according to your promise.(F)

Read full chapter