Psalm 119:55
New International Version
In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.

New Living Translation
I reflect at night on who you are, O LORD; therefore, I obey your instructions.

English Standard Version
I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.

Berean Standard Bible
In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.

King James Bible
I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

New King James Version
I remember Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law.

New American Standard Bible
LORD, I remember Your name in the night, And keep Your Law.

NASB 1995
O LORD, I remember Your name in the night, And keep Your law.

NASB 1977
O LORD, I remember Thy name in the night, And keep Thy law.

Legacy Standard Bible
I remember in the night Your name, O Yahweh, So I keep Your law.

Amplified Bible
O LORD, I remember Your name in the night, And keep Your law.

Christian Standard Bible
LORD, I remember your name in the night, and I obey your instruction.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night, and I obey Your instruction.

American Standard Version
I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, And have observed thy law.

Contemporary English Version
Even in the night I think about you, LORD, and I obey your Law.

English Revised Version
I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed thy law.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At night I remember your name, O LORD, and I follow your teachings.

Good News Translation
In the night I remember you, LORD, and I think about your law.

International Standard Version
In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction.

Majority Standard Bible
In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law.

NET Bible
I remember your name during the night, O LORD, and I will keep your law.

New Heart English Bible
I have remembered your name, LORD, in the night, and I obey your Law.

Webster's Bible Translation
I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

World English Bible
I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have remembered Your Name in the night, O YHWH, "" And I keep Your law.

Young's Literal Translation
I have remembered in the night Thy name, O Jehovah, And I do keep Thy law.

Smith's Literal Translation
I remembered thy name in the night, O Jehovah, and I will watch thy law.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the night I have remembered thy name, O Lord: and have kept thy law.

Catholic Public Domain Version
During the night, I remembered your name, O Lord, and I kept your law.

New American Bible
Even at night I remember your name in observance of your law, LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
I remember your name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have remembered your Name in the night, LORD JEHOVAH, and I have kept your Law
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I have remembered Thy name, O LORD, in the night, And have observed Thy law.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I remembered thy name, O Lord, in the night, and kept thy law.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
54Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage. 55In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law. 56This is my practice, for I obey Your precepts.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Exodus 20:8
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

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.

Psalm 63:6
When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.

Psalm 77:11-12
I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. / I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.

Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.

Isaiah 26:8
Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.

Isaiah 26:13
O LORD our God, other lords besides You have ruled over us, but Your name alone do we confess.

Isaiah 64:5
You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways. Surely You were angry, for we sinned. How can we be saved if we remain in our sins?

Malachi 3:16
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Luke 1:54
He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,

John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

John 15:20
Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well.


Treasury of Scripture

I have remembered your name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept your law.

night

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 63:6
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

Psalm 77:6
I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.

kept

Psalm 119:17,34
GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word…

John 14:21
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

John 15:10
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














In the night
The phrase "in the night" often symbolizes times of trouble, reflection, or solitude in the Bible. Nighttime can be a period of vulnerability and introspection, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 63:6, where David meditates on God during the night watches. It suggests a time when distractions are minimal, allowing for deeper contemplation and prayer. Biblically, night can also represent spiritual darkness, yet it is during these times that the psalmist chooses to focus on God.

O LORD
The use of "O LORD" refers to the covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing a personal and relational aspect of God. This name is significant as it denotes God's eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. The invocation of God's name in prayer or meditation highlights the psalmist's reliance on God's character and promises. It is a reminder of the covenant relationship established with Israel, as seen in Exodus 3:14-15, where God reveals His name to Moses.

I remember Your name
Remembering God's name involves recalling His attributes, deeds, and promises. In biblical times, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence and character of a person. Remembering God's name is an act of worship and trust, acknowledging His sovereignty and faithfulness. This practice is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 77:11, where the psalmist remembers the works of the LORD. It is a deliberate act of focusing on God's nature and past faithfulness to inspire present obedience and trust.

that I may keep Your law
The purpose of remembering God's name is to inspire obedience to His law. The law, or Torah, represents God's instructions and commandments given to His people. Keeping the law is a response to God's covenant love and a way to live in harmony with His will. This reflects the biblical theme of obedience as a response to God's grace, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4-9, where the Israelites are commanded to love the LORD and keep His commandments. The psalmist's desire to keep the law underscores a commitment to live a life pleasing to God, rooted in a deep relationship with Him.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 119, traditionally believed to be King David, who expresses a deep devotion to God's law and a desire to live in accordance with it.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.

3. The Night
Symbolic of times of trouble, reflection, or solitude, where the psalmist finds an opportunity to meditate on God's name and law.
Teaching Points
The Importance of God's Name
Remembering God's name signifies acknowledging His character and attributes. It is a call to recognize His sovereignty and faithfulness in our lives.

Meditation in Solitude
The night represents a time of quiet and reflection. Believers are encouraged to use moments of solitude to focus on God's word and His promises.

Obedience to God's Law
The psalmist's remembrance of God's name is directly linked to his desire to keep God's law. This highlights the connection between knowing God and living according to His commandments.

Consistency in Devotion
The practice of remembering God "in the night" suggests a consistent and ongoing relationship with Him, not limited to specific times or circumstances.

Spiritual Vigilance
In times of darkness or difficulty, recalling God's name and His law can provide guidance and reassurance, helping believers remain steadfast in their faith.Verse 55. - I have remembered thy Name, O Lord, in the night (comp. Psalm 63:6; Psalm 149:5; and Job 35:10). And have kept thy Law. The night is the time when wicked men do their most wicked deeds (Job 24:14-16). I keep thy Law both night and day.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the night,
בַלַּ֣יְלָה (ḇal·lay·lāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

O LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

I remember
זָ֘כַ֤רְתִּי (zā·ḵar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

Your name,
שִׁמְךָ֣ (šim·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

and I will keep
וָֽ֝אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה (wā·’eš·mə·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

Your law.
תּוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃ (tō·w·rā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law


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