Psalms 119:57

"This is my way, that I keep your precepts. HETH"

Key Reflection

In first-century Palestine, the psalmist declares their commitment to walking in the path of divine law by consistently adhering to God’s precepts. The term "HETH," written at the end of this verse, likely signifies a scribal note indicating an editorial or marginal addition, possibly to clarify or emphasize the psalmist's dedication to following God's commandments meticulously.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou art my portion, O Lord -This begins a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Cheth (חch), which may be represented in English by “ch.” On the meaning of the language here, see the notes atPsalms 16:5. God was to him what other people seek in wealth, honor, pleasure, fame. To him, God was all and in all. He asked nothing else. I have said -I have formed the purpose, and have expressed it. It is the deliberate and settled design of my life. That I would keep thy words -That I would obey thee at all times; that I would keep all thy commandments.

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