Psalm 119:147

Translations

Modern

I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.

Traditional

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

Literal

I went ahead at the dawn, and I cried out, and for Your word I have hoped.

Latin

Præveni in maturitate, et clamavi: quia in verba tua supersperavi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.

Notes

Psalms 119:145–148

I rise and anticipate translate the same Hebrew verb.

Psalms 119:145–152

Qoph (ק) is the nineteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist prays to the Lord at night. Even when God seems distant, he is actually close.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

Mark 1:35
Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.
Psalm 5:3
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.
Psalm 130:5–6
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Psalm 88:13
But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You.
Psalm 42:8
The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.
Psalm 119:81
My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
Psalm 119:74
May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.
Psalm 56:4
In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Isaiah 26:9
My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
Psalm 57:8
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Psalm 108:2
Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Hebrews 6:17–19
So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Morning: Began with First Dawn Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Rise Early For The Scriptures: Saints: Hope In

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