Psalms 119:147

“I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.”

"I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word." - Psalms 119:147
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What does Psalms 119:147 mean?

Psalm 119:147 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word." This verse is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, which is a beautifully crafted acrostic poem celebrating the beauty and power of God's Word. The…

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Awakening to Hope: A Morning Devotion

As the first light of morning creeps over the horizon, our hearts are often filled with a blend of anticipation and trepidation. Each dawn presents us with a fresh slate, an opportunity to set our intentions for the day ahead. The psalmist in Psalm 119:147, in the King James…

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A Prayer of Hope in the Morning

Heavenly Father, As the first light of dawn begins to chase away the night, I come before You with a heart full of hope and longing. Your word in Psalm 119:147 resonates deep within my spirit as I read, “I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.” In…

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Psalms 119:147 - "I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word."
Psalm 119:147 (KJVA) 147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.
Psalms 147:3
Psalms 147:13 - "For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee."
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." - Psalms 147:3
"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." - Psalms 147:5
Psalms 147:3 - "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Psalms 147:5 - "Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite."
Psalms 147:14 - "He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat."
"The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy." - Psalms 147:11
Psalms 119:105  NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:106  I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. Psalms 119:107  I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. Psalms 119:108  Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. Psalms 119:109  My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. Psalms 119:110  The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Psalms 119:111  Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psalms 119:112  I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
"He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names." - Psalms 147:4
Psalms 147:12 - "Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion."
Psalms 147:4 - "He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names."
Psalms 147:11 - "The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy."
"The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground." - Psalms 147:6
Psalms 147:16 - "He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
Psalms 147:6 - "The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground."
Psalms 147:10 - "He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man."
Psalms 147:9 - "He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry."
Psalms 147:2 - "The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel."
"He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes." - Psalms 147:16
Psalms 147:16 - "He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes."
Psalms 147:7 - "Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:"
Psalms 119:11
Psalms 147:15 - "He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly."
Psalms 147:1 - "Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely."
Psalms 147:19 - "He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel."
Psalms 119:153 - "Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law."