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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:58

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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I entreated thy favor - Margin, as in Hebrew, “face.” That is, he prayed that God would lift upon him the light of his countenance; that he would not avert his face from him in anger. With my whole heart - With sincere, undivided affections. See Psalms 119:2, Psalms 119:10, Psalms 119:34; Psalms 9:1. Be merciful unto me according to thy word - See the notes at Psalms 119:41. return to 'Top of Page'
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