Psalms 118:58

58 deprecatus sum faciem tuam in toto corde meo miserere mei secundum eloquium tuum

Psalms 118:58 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 118

Kimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted a passage out of it, and applied it to himself, Ps 118:22,23; see Mt 21:42; and so has the Apostle Peter, Ac 4:11. Nor did the Jews of those times object thereunto, which doubtless they would have done, had the psalm respected any other but the Messiah; yea, the common people that attended Christ when he entered into Jerusalem, and the children in the temple, took their "hosanna" from hence, Ps 118:26; see Mt 21:9,15. It is generally thought to be written by David, after he was established in the kingdom, and had brought the ark of the Lord into the city. It concludes the great "Hallel", or hymn sung at the Jewish festivals; particularly at the feasts of tabernacle and the passover.

Psalms 118:58 In-Context

56 haec facta est mihi quia iustificationes tuas exquisivi

57 heth portio mea Dominus dixi custodire legem tuam

58 deprecatus sum faciem tuam in toto corde meo miserere mei secundum eloquium tuum

59 cogitavi vias meas et avertisti pedes meos in testimonia tua

60 paratus sum et non sum turbatus ut custodiam mandata tua