Psalm 119:147

147 I rise before ¹dawn and cry for help; I ²hope in your words.

Psalm 119:147 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:147

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried
That is, he awoke and got up, and prayed, before the day broke, the morning looked forth, or the sun arose: he was early as well as earnest in his supplications to God; see ( Psalms 5:3 ) ( 55:17 ) ; as Christ, his antitype, rose early in the morning, a great while before day, and went out to a solitary place, and prayed, ( Mark 1:35 ) ;

I hoped in thy word;
which is a great encouragement to prayer, the grace of hope itself is, though a man can only put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope; and especially when it is grounded on the word of promise, that God will hear and answer his people, when they call upon him in a time of trouble: and particularly hope in Christ, the essential Word, is a great encouragement; many encouraging arguments to prayer are taken from the person, office, advocacy, and mediation of Jesus Christ, ( Hebrews 4:14 Hebrews 4:16 ) ( 10:19-23 ) .

Psalm 119:147 In-Context

145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes.

146 I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.

147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words.

148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.

149 Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life.

Cross References

• 1. 119:147 See Ps. 5:3
• 2. 119:147 ver. 74