Psalms
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 119:147
“I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.”
King James Version (KJV)
Psalms 119:147 Context
144The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. 145KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. 146I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. 147I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. 148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. 149Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment. 150They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
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Other Translations
I preuented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
- Basic English Bible
I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.
- Darby Bible
I came before the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
- Webster's Bible
I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.
- World English Bible
I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.
- Basic English Bible
I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.
- Darby Bible
I came before the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
- Webster's Bible
I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.
- World English Bible
I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.
- Youngs Literal Bible
I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 119:147
119:148 Watches - The middle watch, which was set in the middle of the night; and the morning watch, which was set some hours before the dawning of the day.
119:149 Judgment - According to thy word.