Psalms 119:148 bbe — In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.

Bible in Basic English

"In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying."

— Psalms 119:148, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 119 — Context

145

I have made my prayer with all my heart; give answer to me, O Lord: I will keep your rules.

146

My cry has gone up to you; take me out of trouble, and I will be guided by your unchanging word.

147

Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

148

In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.

149

Let my voice come to you, in your mercy; O Lord, by your decisions give me life.

150

Those who have evil designs against me come near; they are far from your law.

151

You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.

Psalms 119:148 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:148 say?
Psalms 119:148 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.”
Where is Psalms 119:148 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:148 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 148.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:148.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:148 in?
Psalms 119:148 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 119:148?
Psalms 119:148 reads (BBE): “In the night watches I am awake, so that I may give thought to your saying.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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