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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 119) Psalms 119:147-148 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 Chapter 119, Verse 147-148
Psalms 119:147-148 in Context (Verses 144–151 KJV)
144
The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
145
I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.
146
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.*
147
I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
148
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
149
Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151
Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.