I entreated thy favour with [my] whole heart
Or, "thy face" F13; to see it; or thy presence, to
enjoy it; to have communion with God, and the light of his
countenance; than which nothing is more desirable and delightful
to a gracious man: as also to be remembered with the special
favour of God, in which is life; to have his love shed abroad in
the heart; to have large views of interest in it, and to be
rooted and grounded therein; and this the psalmist entreated, not
in an hypocritical manner, but with all sincerity, heartiness,
and affection, having tasted that the Lord was gracious. Or,
"made thy face sick" F14; wearied him with supplications,
gave him no rest until he obtained his request; be merciful
unto me, according to thy word:
have compassion on me; sympathize with me in all my troubles;
grant me fresh supplies of grace; and particularly show and apply
thy pardoning grace and mercy to me, according to thy word of
promise in the covenant of grace, in which provision is made for
forgiveness of sins; see ( Psalms 51:1 ) ; Aben
Ezra and Kimchi think reference is had to ( Exodus 33:19
) , but rather it is to ( 2 Samuel
12:13 ) .