KJV ORIGINAL
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I pleaded for your favor with all my heart: show me mercy just as you promised in your word.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is desperately asking God for mercy and favor, putting their complete trust in God's promises.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 119 is the longest psalm and is structured as an acrostic poem celebrating God's law and word. This verse comes from a section where the psalmist expresses deep dependence on God's mercy and faithfulness. The psalm was likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people were rediscovering the importance of God's written word.
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