Keraia
Psalm 119

Psalm 119:148

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet · Psalm 119:1–176
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Translations

Modern
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
Traditional
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
Literal
My eyes have gone before the watches to meditate on Your word.
Latin
Prævenerunt oculi mei ad te diluculo, ut meditarer eloquia tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.

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.

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 Meditation: General Scriptures Concerning Night: Divided Into Watches Night: Meditations In The Scriptures: Saints: Meditate In Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To