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Prayer Seeks God's Presence
Commentators explain that to "entreat God's favor" (literally, His "face") is to seek His presence and approval above all else. The prayer is offered with the "whole heart," signifying a sincere, undivided devotion that values a relationship with God more than any specific blessing.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 119:58
18th Century
Theologian
I entreated thy favor - Margin, as in Hebrew, “face.” That is, he prayed that God would lift upon him the light of his countenance;…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 119:58
19th Century
Bishop
I entreated. —See Psalms 45:12.
John Calvin
On Psalms 119:58
16th Century
Theologian
I have earnestly sought your face. In this verse David asserts that he still persevered in the exercise of prayer, for without prayer fait…
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John Gill
On Psalms 119:58
17th Century
Pastor
I entreated your favour with [my] whole heart
Or, "your face" F13 ; to see it; or your presence, to enjoy…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 119:57–64
17th Century
Minister
True believers take the Lord for the portion of their inheritance, and nothing less will satisfy them. The psalmist prayed with his whole heart, kn…