New International VersionOn my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night.
New Living TranslationI lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night.
English Standard Versionwhen I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
Berean Standard BibleWhen I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
King James BibleWhen I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
New King James VersionWhen I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches.
New American Standard BibleWhen I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches,
NASB 1995When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches,
NASB 1977When I remember Thee on my bed, I meditate on Thee in the night watches,
Legacy Standard BibleWhen I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches,
Amplified BibleWhen I remember You on my bed, I meditate and thoughtfully focus on You in the night watches,
Christian Standard BibleWhen I think of you as I lie on my bed, I meditate on you during the night watches
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen I think of You as I lie on my bed, I meditate on You during the night watches
American Standard VersionWhen I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches.
Contemporary English VersionI think about you, God, before I go to sleep, and my thoughts turn to you during the night.
English Revised VersionWhen I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAs I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.
Good News TranslationAs I lie in bed, I remember you; all night long I think of you,
International Standard VersionWhen I think of you in bed, I will meditate on you in the night watches.
NET Biblewhenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours.
New Heart English Biblewhen I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches.
Webster's Bible TranslationWhen I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
World English Biblewhen I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf I have remembered You on my bed, "" I meditate on You in the watches.
Young's Literal Translation If I have remembered Thee on my couch, In the watches -- I meditate on Thee.
Smith's Literal TranslationWhen I remembered thee upon my bed in the watches, I will meditate upon thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf I have remembered thee upon my bed, I will meditate on thee in the morning:
Catholic Public Domain VersionWhen I have remembered you on my bed in the morning, I will meditate on you.
New American Bible
I think of you upon my bed, I remember you through the watches of the night
New Revised Standard Version
when I think of you on my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
I remember thee upon my bed and I meditate on thee in the night watches.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have remembered you upon my bed, and in the nights I meditated upon youOT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
When I remember Thee upon my couch, And meditate on Thee in the night-watches.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Forasmuch as I have remembered thee on my bed: in the early seasons I have meditated on thee.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Thirsting for God… 5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. 6WhenI remember Youonmy bed,I thinkof Youthrough the watches of the night.7For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.…
Cross References Psalm 42:8The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.
Psalm 77:6At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:
Psalm 119:55In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.
Psalm 4:4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah
Psalm 16:7I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
Psalm 119:148My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
Psalm 139:17-18How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! / If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.
Job 35:10But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night,
Isaiah 26:9My 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.
Lamentations 2:19Arise, 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.
Genesis 24:63Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching.
Joshua 1:8This 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.
Matthew 14:23After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
Mark 1:35Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.
Luke 6:12In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God.
Treasury of Scripture When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches. Psalm 42:8Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his songshall be with me,and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalm 77:4-6 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak… Psalm 119:55,147,148 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law… Jump to Previous BedCouchMeditateMemoryNightNight-WatchesRememberRememberedThinkThoughtWatchesJump to Next BedCouchMeditateMemoryNightNight-WatchesRememberRememberedThinkThoughtWatchesPsalm 63 1.David's thirst for God4.His manner of blessing God9.His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safetyWhen I remember You on my bedThis phrase reflects a personal and intimate moment of reflection and meditation. In biblical times, the bed was not only a place for rest but also a place for contemplation and prayer. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, often found solace in remembering God during times of distress. This act of remembrance is a deliberate choice to focus on God's faithfulness and character. The bed, a place of vulnerability and rest, becomes a sanctuary for spiritual reflection. This practice is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 4:4, where meditation in the heart upon the bed is encouraged. It signifies a deep, personal relationship with God, where even in solitude, the believer seeks communion with the Divine. I think of You through the watches of the night
The "watches of the night" refers to the ancient practice of dividing the night into periods for the purpose of keeping watch. In Jewish tradition, the night was divided into three watches, while the Romans divided it into four. This phrase indicates a continuous and vigilant meditation on God throughout the night. It suggests a persistent and unwavering focus on God, even during times of darkness and uncertainty. This vigilance can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual alertness and readiness, akin to the parable of the wise and foolish virgins inMatthew 25:1-13, where readiness for the bridegroom's arrival is emphasized. The night, often associated with fear and danger, becomes a time of spiritual watchfulness and trust in God's protection and guidance. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often expressed his deep longing and devotion to God through his writings. 2. Wilderness of JudahThe setting where David is believed to have composed this psalm, possibly during a time of distress or exile, highlighting his reliance on God even in desolate circumstances. 3. Watches of the NightRefers to the divisions of the night in ancient times, often used for keeping guard or watch, symbolizing vigilance and continuous meditation on God. Teaching Points Continuous MeditationJust as David reflects on God during the night, believers are encouraged to maintain a constant awareness and meditation on God's presence and attributes. Trust in Times of DistressDavid's setting in the wilderness serves as a reminder that even in difficult times, we can find solace and strength by focusing on God. Vigilance in Spiritual LifeThe "watches of the night" symbolize the need for spiritual vigilance and readiness, encouraging believers to remain alert and devoted in their faith journey. Personal Reflection and PrayerNighttime can be a powerful opportunity for personal reflection and prayer, allowing for a deeper connection with God away from the distractions of the day. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 63
Psalm 63:6 references meditating on God at night—how does this shift from internal devotion to real-world change?
Psalm 6 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence confirming the circumstances or authorship of this lament, or does it solely rely on faith tradition?
Psalm 6:6 - Does the Psalmist's prolonged suffering challenge the belief that God responds swiftly to the cries of the faithful?
Why does Psalm 59 align with David's perspective in 1 Samuel 19:11 but omit details that might resolve historical inconsistencies in the biblical account?(6) Remember.--Better, remembered.Bed.--Literally,beds. Night watches.--According to the Jewish reckoning, the night was divided into three watches: the "beginning," or head (rosh);the "middle" (tikhon,Judges 7:19); and the "morning" (boker,Exodus 14:24). Verse 6. - When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. David had doubtless done this during the long and anxious night which followed his first day in the wilderness of Judea ( 2 Samuel 16:14).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Whenאִם־(’im-)Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notI remember Youזְכַרְתִּ֥יךָ(zə·ḵar·tî·ḵā)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2142:To mark, to remember, to mention, to be maleonעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstmy bed,יְצוּעָ֑י(yə·ṣū·‘āy)Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3326:Spread, a bed, an extension, wing, lean-toI thinkאֶהְגֶּה־(’eh·geh-)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1897:To moan, growl, utter, speak, museof Youבָּֽךְ׃(bāḵ)Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrewthrough the watches of the night.בְּ֝אַשְׁמֻר֗וֹת(bə·’aš·mu·rō·wṯ)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 821:A night watch
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