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Psalm 119

Psalm 119:62

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

Modern
At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.
Traditional
At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Literal
In the middle of the night, I rise to give thanks to You, upon the judgments of Your righteousness.
Latin
Media nocte surgebam ad confitendum tibi, super judicia justificationis tuæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.

Notes

Psalms 119:57–64

Heth (ח) is the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist seeks God’s favor and loving devotion. Although surrounded by evildoers, he remains a loyal servant of the Lord.

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

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Righteousness of God: Exhibited in His Judgments