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I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
I entreated thy favor - Margin, as in Hebrew, “face.” That is, he prayed that God would lift upon him the light of his countenance;…
19th Century
Anglican
I entreated. —See Psalms 45:12.
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I entreated your favour with [my] whole heart Or, "your face" F13 ; to see it; or your presence, to enjoy…
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…
