147 I rise before dawn(A) and cry for help;
    I have put my hope in your word.
148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,(B)
    that I may meditate on your promises.
149 Hear my voice(C) in accordance with your love;(D)
    preserve my life,(E) Lord, according to your laws.

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

148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment.

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147 (A)I rise before the dawning of the morning,
And cry for help;
I hope in Your word.
148 (B)My eyes are awake through the night watches,
That I may meditate on Your word.
149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness;
O Lord, revive me according to Your justice.

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