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Psalm 119:57-59
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 119:57-59
New Catholic Bible
57 [a]My portion, I have said, O Lord,
is to observe your words.[b]
58 With all my heart[c] I seek your favor;
fulfill your word and be gracious to me.
59 I have reflected on my ways
and resolved to follow your statutes.
Footnotes
- 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.
- 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).
- Psalm 119:58 Heart: see note on Ps 4:8.
