Psalms 119:148
In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
In Context
147Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
149Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.
Cross References
Psalms 63:6\63:5\My soul will be comforted, as with good food; and my mouth will give you praise with songs of joy;
Psalms 119:62In the middle of the night I will get up to give you praise, because of all your right decisions.
Lamentations 2:19Up! give cries in the night, at the starting of the night-watches; let your heart be flowing out like water before the face of the Lord, lifting up your hands to him for the life of your young children who are falling down, feeble for need of food, at the top of every street.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:148-149
147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. David goes on here to relate how he had abounded in the duty of prayer, much to his comfort and advantage: he cried unto God, that is, offered up to him his pious and devout affections with all seriousness. Observe, I. The handmaids of his devotion. The two great exercises that attended his prayers, and were helpful to them, were, 1. Hope in God's word, which… Read the whole commentary →