Psalm 119:57

New Catholic Bible

Footnotes

1. Psalm 119:57 The Lord is the portion of the psalmist, and it is God’s law that fills the earth with joy and security. Hence, far from regarding obedience as a crushing, disagreeable burden, the psalmist considers it a happy lot, a privileged destiny, and a signal favor.
2. Psalm 119:57 My portion . . . your words: another possible translation is: “You are my portion, O Lord; / I promise to keep your words.” A familiar formula of trust (see Pss 16:5; 73:26 and note; 142:5).