Mine eyes prevent the [night] watches,.... The Targum is,"the morning and evening watches.'
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Psalms 119:148
Psalms 119:148
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis is a psalm by itself, like none of the rest; it excels them all,
and shines brightest in this constellation. It is much longer than any
of them more than twice as long as any of them. It is not making long…Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 119:1, This psalm contains sundry prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.Psalms 119 — OverviewPsalms 119 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm is generally thought to be written by David, but when is uncertain; very probably towards the decline of life; and, as some think, for the sake or his son Solomon. It seems to be a collection of observations…Psalms 119:147-148Psalms 119:147-148 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDavid goes on here to relate how he had abounded in the duty of prayer,
much to his comfort and advantage: he cried unto God, that is, offered
up to him his pious and devout affections with all seriousness.…Psalms 119:148Psalms 119:148 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgeeyes: Psalms 119:62, Psalms 63:1, Psalms 63:6, Psalms 139:17-18; Lamentations 2:19; Luke 6:12
the night watches: The ancient Jews divided the night into three watches of four hours each, beginning at six o'clock in the…