Psalm 119:58

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet · Psalm 119:1–176
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Translations

Modern
I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.
Traditional
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
Literal
I appeased Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your word.
Latin
Deprecatus sum faciem tuam in toto corde meo; miserere mei secundum eloquium tuum.

Original

Hebrew
English
I have sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.

Notes

Heth (ח) is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist seeks God’s favor and loving devotion. Although surrounded by evildoers, he remains a loyal servant of the Lord.

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

  • “Instructions”

  • “law”

  • “words”

  • “commandments”

  • “statutes”

  • “judgments”

  • “promises”

  • “precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: should be offered Up with the Whole Heart The Favour of God: Pray For