Here is, 1. An earnest petition to God for his favour. Those that own the justice of God in their afflictions (as David had done, Ps. 119:75) may, in faith, and with humble boldness, be earnest for the mercy of God, and the tokens and fruits of that mercy, in their affliction. He prays for God’s merciful kindness (Ps. 119:76), his tender mercies , Ps. 119:77. He can claim nothing as his due, but a...