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Psalm 119:56-58
New English Translation

56 This[a] has been my practice,
for I observe your precepts.

ח (Khet)

57 The Lord is my source of security.[b]
I have determined[c] to follow your instructions.[d]
58 I seek your favor[e] with all my heart.
Have mercy on me as you promised.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:56 tn Heb “this has been to me.” The demonstrative “this” (1) refers back to the practices mentioned in vv. 54-55, or (2) looks forward to the statement in the second line, in which case the כִּי (ki) at the beginning of the second line should be translated “that.”
  2. Psalm 119:57 tn Heb “my portion [is] the Lord.” The psalmist compares the Lord to landed property, which was foundational to economic stability in ancient Israel (see Ps 16:5).
  3. Psalm 119:57 tn Heb “I said.”
  4. Psalm 119:57 tn Heb “to keep your words” (see v. 9).
  5. Psalm 119:58 tn Heb “I appease your face.”
  6. Psalm 119:58 tn Heb “according to your word.”
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