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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 />My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/119.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Mine eyes prevent the <i>night</i> watches, that I might meditate in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My eyes are awake through the <i>night</i> watches, That I may meditate on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the night watches, So that I may meditate on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My eyes eagerly greet the night watches, That I may muse on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the night watches <i>and</i> I awake before the call of the watchman, That I may meditate on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on your promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am awake through each watch of the night to meditate on Your promise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I lie awake at night, thinking of your promises. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Mine eyes prevented the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hours to reflect on your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I look forward to the night watches, when I may meditate on what you have said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My eyes anticipated the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes have gone before the watches, "" To meditate on Your saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine eyes have gone before the watches, To meditate in Thy saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Mine eyes anticipated the watches to meditate in thy word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My eyes to thee have prevented the morning: that I might meditate on thy words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:148>My eyes preceded the dawn for you, so that I might meditate on your eloquence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My eyes greet the night watches as I meditate on your promise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My eyes are awake before each watch of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mine eyes open before the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My eyes are open before the night watch that I shall meditate in your word.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, That I might meditate in Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Mine eyes prevented the dawn, that I might meditate on thine oracles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-148.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=15824" 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">147</span>I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. <span class="reftext">148</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">My eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6923.htm" title="6923: qid·də·mū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To come or be in front, meet. A primitive root; to project, i.e. Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet.">anticipate</a> <a href="/hebrew/821.htm" title="821: ’aš·mu·rō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A watch. Or bashmuwrah; or -ashmoreth; from shamar; a night watch.">the watches of night,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7878.htm" title="7878: lā·śî·aḥ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To muse, complain, talk (of). A primitive root; to ponder, i.e. converse or utter.">that I may meditate</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: bə·’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">on Your word.</a> </span><span class="reftext">149</span>Hear my voice, O LORD, according to Your loving devotion; give me life according to Your justice.…<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="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></span><br />But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<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/77-12.htm">Psalm 77:12</a></span><br />I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Psalm 143:5</a></span><br />I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Proverbs 8:34</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Isaiah 26:9</a></span><br />My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-19.htm">Lamentations 2:19</a></span><br />Arise, cry out in the night from the first watch of the night. Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children who are fainting from hunger on the corner of every street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></span><br />“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Mark 13:33</a></span><br />Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Luke 2:37</a></span><br />and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12</a></span><br />In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Luke 21:36</a></span><br />So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in your word.</p><p class="hdg">eyes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-62.htm">Psalm 119:62</a></b></br> At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1,6</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou <i>art</i> my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Psalm 139:17,18</a></b></br> How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! … </p><p class="hdg">the night watches.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Anticipate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Anticipated</a> <a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/psalms/119-136.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/119-99.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-62.htm">Night</a> <a href="/psalms/63-6.htm">Night-Watches</a> <a href="/psalms/119-131.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/88-13.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-140.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/psalms/119-99.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/63-6.htm">Watches</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Anticipate</a> <a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Anticipated</a> <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/psalms/121-6.htm">Night</a> <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Night-Watches</a> <a href="/psalms/135-2.htm">Open</a> <a href="/amos/9-10.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/psalms/119-154.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Promises</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/121-3.htm">Watches</a> <a href="/psalms/119-152.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span 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'; 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In ancient Israel, the night was divided into watches, periods of time when guards would keep watch over the city. The psalmist's anticipation suggests a vigilant and disciplined spiritual life, akin to a watchman’s alertness. This vigilance is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/63-6.htm">Psalm 63:6</a>, where meditation on God occurs during the night. The night watches symbolize times of solitude and quiet, ideal for reflection and prayer. The psalmist's desire to engage with God during these times highlights the importance of prioritizing spiritual pursuits over physical rest.<p><b>that I may meditate on Your word</b><br>Meditation on God's word is a central theme in <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, emphasizing the importance of internalizing and reflecting on scripture. The Hebrew concept of meditation involves a deep, thoughtful engagement with the text, often verbalized or murmured. This practice is seen throughout the Bible, such as in <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>, where meditation on the law is linked to prosperity and success. The psalmist's commitment to meditating on God's word during the night indicates a profound dedication to understanding and applying divine teachings. This meditation is not merely intellectual but transformative, aiming to align the believer's life with God's will. The focus on God's word also points to the eternal nature of scripture, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, and its role in guiding believers through life's challenges.<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 believed to be King David, who expresses a deep longing and commitment to God's Word.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/watches_of_night.htm">Watches of Night</a></b><br>Refers to the divisions of the night in ancient times, often used for prayer and meditation. The psalmist uses this time to focus on God's Word.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_word.htm">God's Word</a></b><br>Central to the psalmist's meditation, representing the law, commandments, and promises of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_discipline_of_meditation.htm">The Discipline of Meditation</a></b><br>The psalmist's anticipation of the night watches teaches us the importance of setting aside dedicated time for meditating on God's Word. This discipline can deepen our understanding and relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_word.htm">Prioritizing God's Word</a></b><br>By choosing to meditate during the night, the psalmist demonstrates the priority of God's Word in his life. We are encouraged to prioritize Scripture in our daily routines.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>The night watches symbolize a time of vigilance and alertness. As believers, we are called to be spiritually vigilant, using God's Word as our guide and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_in_quietness.htm">Seeking God in Quietness</a></b><br>The quiet of the night provides an opportunity for undistracted communion with God. We can seek similar quiet moments in our lives to focus on His presence and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_119.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 119</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_place_of_residence.htm">What defines a psalm?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_you_keep_my_commandments.htm">What does meditating on God's Word mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_sleep_paralysis_prevention.htm">What is sleep paralysis and how can it be prevented?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_survive_the_end_times.htm">What must I know to survive the end times?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 148.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Mine eyes prevent the night watches</span>. As ver. 146 is a repetition of ver. 145, so this verse is very nearly a repetition of ver. 147. The only change of idea is in the second clause - <span class="cmt_word">that I might meditate in thy Word</span>; or, "on thy promise" - which makes meditation rather than prayer the psalmist's object in his early rising. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-148.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">My eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֭ינַי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anticipate</span><br /><span class="heb">קִדְּמ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(qid·də·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6923.htm">Strong's 6923: </a> </span><span class="str2">To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the watches of night,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁמֻר֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·mu·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_821.htm">Strong's 821: </a> </span><span class="str2">A night watch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that I may meditate</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֝שִׂ֗יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·śî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7878.htm">Strong's 7878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To muse, complain, talk (of)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on Your word.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-148.htm">Psalm 119:148 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-148.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:148 My eyes stay open through the night (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/119-147.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 119:147"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:147" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/119-149.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 119:149"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 119:149" /></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>