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Psalms 119:57

Psalms 119:57
CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I thought on my ways,.... What they were, whether right or wrong; whither they led, what would be the consequences of walking in them: the Septuagint and Arabic versions read, "thy ways"; no doubt the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

We may hence gather the character of a godly man. 1. He makes the favour of God his felicity: Thou art my portion, O Lord! Others place their happiness in the wealth and honours of this world. Their…