KJV ORIGINAL
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When I think about you while lying in bed, and focus my thoughts on you during the sleepless hours of the night.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how he thinks about and focuses on God during quiet nighttime hours when he can't sleep.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely during his time hiding in the wilderness of Judah while fleeing from enemies. In ancient times, people divided the night into 'watches' - periods when guards would keep lookout. David uses this imagery to describe his wakeful hours spent thinking about God instead of worrying about his dangerous circumstances.
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