Psalms 119:57

“CHETH. [Thou art] my portion, O Lord, etc.] Which he chose and preferred to all others; to the riches, honours, and profits of this world; the grant of which was made to him in the covenant of grace; the first discovery of it was from the Lord himself; and the choice and claim were made under the influence of his grace; and a great act of faith it is to assert this, and a wonderful blessing to enjoy it. This is a large portion indeed, immense and inconceivable, soul satisfying, safe, and for ever! (see <197326>”

“Thou art my portion, O Lord - This begins a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Cheth (ח ch), which may be represented in English by “ch.” On the meaning of the language here, see the notes at Psalms 16:5. God was to him what other people seek in wealth, honor, pleasure, fame. To him, God was all and in all. He asked nothing else. I have said - I have formed the purpose, and have expressed it. It is the deliberate and settled design of my life. That I would keep thy words - That I would obey thee at all times; that I would keep all thy commandments. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Said - I have professed and owned it. Psalms 119:59”

“119:57-64 Heth (ח): The psalmist seeks God’s favor and unfailing love. Although surrounded by evildoers, he remains a loyal servant of the Lord.”

“my portion: Psa 16:5, Psa 73:26, Psa 142:5; Jer 10:16; Lam 3:24 I have: Psa 119:106, Psa 119:115, Psa 66:14; Deu 26:17, Deu 26:18; Jos 24:15, Jos 24:18, Jos 24:21, Jos 24:24-27; Neh 10:29-39 Psalms 119:58”

“The eightfold Heth. To understand and to keep God's word is his portion, the object of his incessant praying and thanksgiving, the highest grace or favour that can come to him. According to Psa 16:5; Psa 73:26, the words חלקי ה belong together. Psa 119:57 is an inference drawn from it (אמר ל as in Exo 2:14, and frequently), and the existing division of the verse is verified. חלּה פּני, as in Psa 45:13, is an expression of caressing, flattering entreaty; in Latin, caput mulcere (demulcere). His turning to the word of God the poet describes in Psa 119:59 as a result of a careful trying of his actions. After that he quickly and cheerfully, Psa 119:60, determined to keep it without any long…”