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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/119.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to Thee Because of Thy righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You Because of Your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rise at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rise at midnight to thank You for Your righteous judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee Because of thy righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Your laws are so fair that I wake up and praise you in the middle of the night. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />At midnight I wake up to give thanks to you for the regulations, which are based on your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the middle of the night I wake up to praise you for your righteous judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />At midnight I will get up to thank you for your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to give You thanks for Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks to thee, because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to give thanks to You, "" For the judgments of Your righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> At midnight I rise to give thanks to Thee, For the judgments of Thy righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The middle of the night I will arise to confess to thee for the judgments of thy justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I rose at midnight to give praise to thee; for the judgments of thy justification. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:62>I arose in the middle of the night to confess to you, over the judgments of your justification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to praise you because of your righteous judgments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />At midnight I rise to give thanks to thee because of thy righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I stood at midnight to thank you for your righteous judgments!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee Because of Thy righteous ordinances.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />At midnight I arose, to give thanks to thee for the judgments of thy righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-62.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15305" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">61</span>Though the ropes of the wicked bind me, I do not forget Your law. <span class="reftext">62</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2676.htm" title="2676: ḥă·ṣō·wṯ- (N-fsc) -- Division, middle. From chatsah; the middle.">At midnight</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: lay·lāh (N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: ’ā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">I rise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: lə·hō·w·ḏō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To throw, cast. ">to give You thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">Your righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pə·ṭê (N-mpc) -- Judgment. ">judgments.</a> </span><span class="reftext">63</span>I am a friend to all who fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a></span><br />Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16-17</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3-4</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Psalm 42:8</a></span><br />The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-6.htm">Psalm 63:6</a></span><br />When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you because of your righteous judgments.</p><p class="hdg">midnight</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Psalm 119:147,164</a></b></br> I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-8.htm">Psalm 42:8</a></b></br> <i>Yet</i> the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song <i>shall be</i> with me, <i>and</i> my prayer unto the God of my life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a></b></br> And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.</p><p class="hdg">thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Psalm 119:7,75,106,137</a></b></br> I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">Deuteronomy 4:8</a></b></br> And what nation <i>is there so</i> great, that hath statutes and judgments <i>so</i> righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/job/34-20.htm">Midnight</a> <a href="/psalms/119-55.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/psalms/119-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Right</a> <a 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class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div 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mention of "midnight" signifies a time of deep night, often associated with stillness and introspection. Biblically, midnight is a time when significant events occur, such as the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a>). It symbolizes a moment of vigilance and readiness, as seen in the parable of the ten virgins (<a href="/matthew/25-6.htm">Matthew 25:6</a>). This time of night suggests a dedication to God that transcends normal human routines, indicating a heart fully committed to worship and prayer.<p><b>I rise</b><br>The act of rising implies intentionality and effort. It reflects a conscious decision to prioritize spiritual devotion over physical rest. This mirrors the actions of biblical figures like Daniel, who maintained his prayer routine despite external pressures (<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>). Rising to pray or give thanks is an act of discipline and devotion, demonstrating a life centered on God.<p><b>to give You thanks</b><br>Thanksgiving is a central theme in the Psalms and throughout Scripture. It is an acknowledgment of God's goodness and faithfulness. The act of giving thanks, especially at an unusual hour, highlights a deep sense of gratitude and recognition of God's sovereignty. This aligns with Paul's exhortation to give thanks in all circumstances (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>), emphasizing a heart posture of gratitude regardless of external situations.<p><b>for Your righteous judgments</b><br>God's judgments are His decisions and decrees, which are always just and righteous. The psalmist's gratitude for these judgments reflects a trust in God's perfect justice and moral order. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's law being perfect and trustworthy (<a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a>). It also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's righteous judgments in Christ, who embodies divine justice and mercy (<a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25-26</a>). The psalmist's appreciation for God's judgments underscores a belief in the inherent goodness and fairness of God's ways.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalmist.htm">Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses a deep love and reverence for God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The recipient of the psalmist's thanksgiving, recognized for His righteous judgments.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midnight.htm">Midnight</a></b><br>A time symbolizing deep devotion and commitment, as the psalmist rises at this hour to offer thanks.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_discipline_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Discipline of Thanksgiving</a></b><br>The psalmist's practice of rising at midnight to give thanks highlights the importance of discipline in our spiritual lives. Regular, intentional times of thanksgiving can deepen our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_righteous_judgments.htm">Recognizing God's Righteous Judgments</a></b><br>The psalmist acknowledges God's judgments as righteous, reminding us to trust in God's wisdom and justice, even when we do not fully understand His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_nighttime_prayer.htm">The Power of Nighttime Prayer</a></b><br>Praying at unconventional times, like midnight, can be a powerful expression of faith and dedication. It can also serve as a reminder that God is present and active at all times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_of_gratitude.htm">Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude</a></b><br>Gratitude is a central theme in the psalmist's life. By focusing on God's righteous judgments, we can cultivate a heart of gratitude, which transforms our perspective and strengthens our faith.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/119.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(62) <span class= "bld">Midnight.</span>--See <a href="/psalms/119-55.htm" title="I have remembered your name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept your law.">Psalm 119:55</a>.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 62.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee</span> (comp. ver. 55). <span class="cmt_word">Because of thy righteous judgments</span> (see the comment on ver. 7). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-62.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">At midnight</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצֽוֹת־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣō·wṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2676.htm">Strong's 2676: </a> </span><span class="str2">Division, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I rise</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭קוּם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to give You thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהוֹד֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·w·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֝֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צִדְקֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiḏ·qe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgments.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפְּטֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-62.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:62 At midnight I will rise to give (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-61.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:61"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:61" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-63.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:63"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:63" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>