Psalms 119:58 Meaning and Explanation
“I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist wholeheartedly seeks God's favor and requests mercy in accord with divine promise.
The Context of Psalms 119:58
Wholehearted petition for God's favor rooted in his word.
What Does Psalms 119:58 Mean?
'I intreated thy favour with my whole heart' shows earnest, intense petition. The psalmist entreats—he begs and pleads for—God's goodwill and blessing. This is not casual request but wholehearted engagement.
'Be merciful unto me according to thy word' grounds the petition in God's promises. The psalmist does not ask for undeserved mercy but for God to act in accordance with what he has already pledged.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:58
What does Psalms 119:58 mean?
The psalmist wholeheartedly seeks God's favor and requests mercy in accord with divine promise.
What is the context of Psalms 119:58?
Wholehearted petition for God's favor rooted in his word.