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Psalm 119:57-59
New English Translation
Psalm 119:57-59
New English Translation
ח (Khet)
57 The Lord is my source of security.[a]
I have determined[b] to follow your instructions.[c]
58 I seek your favor[d] with all my heart.
Have mercy on me as you promised.[e]
59 I consider my actions[f]
and follow[g] your rules.
Footnotes
- 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).
- Psalm 119:57 tn Heb “I said.”
- Psalm 119:57 tn Heb “to keep your words” (see v. 9).
- Psalm 119:58 tn Heb “I appease your face.”
- Psalm 119:58 tn Heb “according to your word.”
- Psalm 119:59 tn Heb “my ways.”
- Psalm 119:59 tn Heb “and I turn my feet toward.”
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