Psalms 119:147-148
Psalms 119:145-152 The Message (MSG)
I call out at the top of my lungs, “GOD! Answer! I’ll do whatever you say.” I called to you, “Save me so I can carry out all your instructions.” I was up before sunrise, crying for help, hoping for a word from you. I stayed awake all night, prayerfully pondering your promise. In your love, listen to me; in your justice, GOD, keep me alive. As those out to get me come closer and closer, they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal; But you’re the closest of all to me, GOD, and all your judgments true. I’ve known all along from the evidence of your words that you meant them to last forever. * * *
Psalms 119:147-148 King James Version (KJV)
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. Mine eyes prevent the night watches, That I might meditate in thy word.
Psalms 119:147-148 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words. My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.
Psalms 119:147-148 New Century Version (NCV)
I wake up early in the morning and cry out. I hope in your word. I stay awake all night so I can think about your promises.
Psalms 119:147-148 American Standard Version (ASV)
I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words. Mine eyes anticipated the night-watches, That I might meditate on thy word.
Psalms 119:147-148 New International Version (NIV)
I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
Psalms 119:147-148 New King James Version (NKJV)
I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word. My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.
Psalms 119:147-148 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I rise before dawn and cry [in prayer] for help; I wait for Your word. My eyes anticipate the night watches and I awake before the call of the watchman, That I may meditate on Your word.
Psalms 119:147-148 New Living Translation (NLT)
I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.