Psalms 119:57-58

ח (Khet)

119:57 The Lord is my source of security. 1 

I have determined 2  to follow your instructions. 3 

119:58 I seek your favor 4  with all my heart.

Have mercy on me as you promised! 5 

1 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).

2 tn Heb “I said.”

3 tn Heb “to keep your words” (see v. 9).

4 tn Heb “I appease your face.”

5 tn Heb “according to your word.”