Mine eyes did timeously prevent the watches of the night, That in thy word with careful mind then meditate I might.
Psalm 16:7 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) I bless the Lord, because he doth by counsel me conduct; And in the seasons of the night my reins do me instruct. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: My reins also instruct me in the night seasons. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I will bless the Lord, Who has given me counsel; yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons. American Standard Version (1901) I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons. Common English Bible I will bless the LORD who advises me; even at night I am instructed in the depths of my mind. Catholic Public Domain Version Make your mercies wonderful, for you save those who hope in you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee. |
Mine eyes did timeously prevent the watches of the night, That in thy word with careful mind then meditate I might.
Then with integrity of heart thee will I praise and bless, When I the judgments all have learn'd of thy pure righteousness.
Thou prov'dst mine heart, thou visit'dst me by night, thou didst me try, Yet nothing found'st; for that my mouth shall not sin, purpos'd I.
All day, my God, to thee I cry, yet am not heard by thee; And in the season of the night I cannot silent be.
His loving-kindness yet the Lord command will in the day, His song's with me by night; to God, by whom I live, I'll pray:
When I do thee upon my bed remember with delight, And when on thee I meditate in watches of the night.
Thou, with thy counsel, while I live, wilt me conduct and guide; And to thy glory afterward receive me to abide.
I in my trouble sought the Lord, my sore by night did run, And ceased not; my grieved soul did consolation shun.
By night my song I call to mind, and commune with my heart; My sp'rit did carefully enquire how I might ease my smart.