New International Version On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. New Living Translation I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. English Standard Version when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; Berean Standard Bible When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. Berean Literal Bible when I remember You on my bed, through the watches of the night I meditate on You. King James Bible When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. New King James Version When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. New American Standard Bible When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, NASB 1995 When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, NASB 1977 When I remember Thee on my bed, I meditate on Thee in the night watches, Legacy Standard Bible When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, Amplified Bible When I remember You on my bed, I meditate and thoughtfully focus on You in the night watches, Berean Annotated Bible When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. Christian Standard Bible When I think of you as I lie on my bed, I meditate on you during the night watches Holman Christian Standard Bible When I think of You as I lie on my bed, I meditate on You during the night watches American Standard Version When I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches. Contemporary English Version I think about you, God, before I go to sleep, and my thoughts turn to you during the night. English Revised Version When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. GOD'S WORD® Translation As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you. Good News Translation As I lie in bed, I remember you; all night long I think of you, International Standard Version When I think of you in bed, I will meditate on you in the night watches. NET Bible whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours. New Heart English Bible when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches. Webster's Bible Translation When 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 Bible when 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. Berean Literal Bible when I remember You on my bed, through the watches of the night I meditate on You. Young's Literal Translation If I have remembered Thee on my couch, In the watches -- I meditate on Thee. Smith's Literal Translation When 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 Version 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 BibleI 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 you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Thirsting for God…5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. 6When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. 7For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.… Cross References When I remember You on my bed, Psalm 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah Psalm 119:55 In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law. Psalm 77:6 At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered: I think of You through the watches of the night. Psalm 119:148 My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word. Psalm 16:7 I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me. Psalm 42:8 The 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 139:17-18 How 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 35:10 But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night, Isaiah 26:9 My 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 2:19 Arise, 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 24:63 Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching. Joshua 1:8 This 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 14:23 After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, Mark 1:35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray. Luke 6:12 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Treasury of Scripture When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches. Psalm 42:8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall 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 Bed Couch Meditate Memory Night Night-Watches Remember Remembered Think Thought WatchesJump to Next Bed Couch Meditate Memory Night Night-Watches Remember Remembered Think Thought WatchesPsalm 63 1. David's thirst for God4. His manner of blessing God 9. His confidence of his enemies' destruction, and his own safety When I remember You on my bed, David’s solitude in the wilderness did not keep him from fellowship with God. In the vulnerability and stillness of the night, he recalled God’s past help, steadfast love, and sustaining presence. Rest became an occasion for worship rather than fear. Psa 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart… I think of You through the watches of the night. As the night passed in its appointed watches, David’s mind remained fixed on the Lord. Surrounded by danger and uncertainty, he found security not in his circumstances but in God’s protection and faithfulness. Psa 119:148 My eyes anticipate the watches of night,… 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 Judah The 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 Night Refers 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 Distress David'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 Life The "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 Prayer Nighttime can be a powerful opportunity for personal reflection and prayer, allowing for a deeper connection with God away from the distractions of the day. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 63:6?2. How can Psalm 63:6 inspire your nightly meditation on God's faithfulness? 3. What does "I remember You on my bed" teach about personal devotion? 4. How does Psalm 63:6 connect with Philippians 4:8 on meditative focus? 5. In what ways can you incorporate Psalm 63:6 into your prayer routine? 6. How does reflecting on God at night strengthen your relationship with Him? 7. How does Psalm 63:6 encourage meditation on God during sleepless nights? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 63:6? 9. How does Psalm 63:6 reflect the theme of longing for God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 63? (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). Psalm 63:6 shows David deliberately directing both bedtime and sleepless hours toward God. By remembering God’s character and meditating on His works, even the night becomes an altar of worship, strengthening faith and cultivating peace until morning.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I remember You זְכַרְתִּ֥יךָ (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 male on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my bed, יְצוּעָ֑י (yə·ṣū·‘āy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 3326: Spread, a bed, an extension, wing, lean-to I think אֶהְגֶּה־ (’eh·geh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1897: To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse of You בָּֽךְ׃ (bāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew through the watches of the night. בְּ֝אַשְׁמֻר֗וֹת (bə·’aš·mu·rō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 821: A night watch Additonal Resources Psalm 63:6 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 63:6 Bible Gateway Psalm 63:6 Bible.com Psalm 63:6 NIV |
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