Psalms 119:58

What does Psalms 119:58 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 119:58 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: Be merciful unto me according to thy word.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I have given my mind to do your pleasure with all my heart; have mercy on me, as you have said.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I appeased Thy face with the whole heart, Favour me according to Thy saying.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I have sought thy favour with [my] whole heart: be gracious unto me according to thy *word.

Context

v.57Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

v.58This passage

v.59I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 4:6

    Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

  • Psalms 86:1

    Bow down thine ear, O Jehovah, and answer me; For I am poor and needy.

  • Psalms 51:1

    Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

  • Psalms 56:10

    In God (I will praise his word), In Jehovah (I will praise his word),

  • Psalms 119:76

    Let, I pray thee, thy lovingkindness be for my comfort, According to thy word unto thy servant.

  • Psalms 138:2

    I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

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