148 Mine eyes [a]prevent the night watches, to meditate in thy word.

149 Hear my voice according to thy loving kindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy [b]judgment.

150 They draw near that follow after [c]malice, and are far from thy Law.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 119:148 He was more earnest in the study of God’s word, than they that kept the watch were in their charge.
  2. Psalm 119:149 Or, custom.
  3. Psalm 119:150 He showeth the nature of the wicked to be to persecute against their conscience.

148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(A)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(B) in accordance with your love;(C)
    preserve my life,(D) Lord, according to your laws.
150 Those who devise wicked schemes(E) are near,
    but they are far from your law.

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