Psalms 119:57,58 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

CHETH.

Psalms 119:57. Thou art my portion, O Lord Whereas other men place their portion and happiness in worldly things, I have chosen thee for my portion and chief treasure: and thou art an all-sufficient and excellent portion for me: see notes on Psalms 16:5; Psalms 73:26. I have said that I would keep thy words I have not only purposed it in my own heart, but have professed it before others, and I do not repent of it. I entreated thy favour, &c. Thy gracious presence and merciful assistance.

Psalms 119:57-58

57 CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

58 I intreated thy favourf with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.