Psalms 119:55 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have remembered your name, O LORD, during the night, and I have obeyed your law.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that even in the darkness and quiet of night, they think about God and choose to follow His commands.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem celebrating God's law and word, likely written during or after the Babylonian exile when Israel was separated from their temple and homeland. The 'night' may refer both to literal nighttime meditation and to the metaphorical darkness of difficult circumstances. Ancient Jewish practice included nighttime prayer and meditation on Scripture.

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