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Psalm 119:148 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verse 148
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.Psalm 119:148 · King James Version
Psalm 119:148 in context
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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- meditatesîyachto ponderH7878 →
- preventqâdamto projectH6923 →
- watchesʼashmurâha night watchH821 →
- eyesʻayinan eyeH5869 →
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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.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 147-148