Psalms 63:6
Psalms 63:6 in Multiple Translations
When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
When I remember thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches.
When the memory of you comes to me on my bed, and when I give thought to you in the night-time.
I think of you all night long as I lie on my bed meditating about you.
When I remember thee on my bedde, and when I thinke vpon thee in the night watches.
If I have remembered Thee on my couch, In the watches — I meditate on Thee.
when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches.
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
They will shoot at him on a sudden, and will not fear: they are resolute in wickedness. They have talked of hiding snares; they have said: Who shall see them?
While I lie on my bed, I think about you. I think/meditate about you all during the night,
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 63:6
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Psalms 63:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כְּמ֤וֹ
חֵ֣לֶב
וָ֭/דֶשֶׁן
תִּשְׂבַּ֣ע
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
וְ/שִׂפְתֵ֥י
רְ֝נָנ֗וֹת
יְהַלֶּל
פִּֽ/י
כְּמ֤וֹ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep
חֵ֣לֶב
cheleb
H2459
fat
N-ms
וָ֭/דֶשֶׁן
deshen
H1880
ashes
Conj | N-ms
תִּשְׂבַּ֣ע
sâbaʻ
H7646
to satisfy
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
וְ/שִׂפְתֵ֥י
sâphâh
H8193
lips
Conj | N-fd
רְ֝נָנ֗וֹת
rᵉnânâh
H7445
triumphing
N-fp
יְהַלֶּל
hâlal
H1984
to shine
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
פִּֽ/י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 63:6
כְּמ֤וֹ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
חֵ֣לֶב
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
N-ms
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
וָ֭/דֶשֶׁן
deshen
H1880
"ashes"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to the ashes of sacrifices, mixed with fat, or to abundance and fertility, like the fatness of the land in Psalm 65. It symbolizes God's blessing and provision. The word is used to describe the richness of God's creation.
Definition: 1) fat ashes, fatness 1a) fatness 1a1) of fertility 1a2) of blessing (fig.) 1b) fat ashes (ashes of victims, mixed with the fat)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: ashes, fatness. See also: Leviticus 1:16; Job 36:16; Psalms 36:9.
תִּשְׂבַּ֣ע
sâbaʻ
H7646
"to satisfy"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To satisfy means to fill someone with enough of something, like food or desire, and can also mean to have too much of something.
Definition: 1) to be satisfied, be sated, be fulfilled, be surfeited 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be sated (with food) 1a2) to be sated, be satisfied with, be fulfilled, be filled, have one's fill of (have desire satisfied) 1a3) to have in excess, be surfeited, be surfeited with 1a3a) to be weary of (fig) 1b) (Piel) to satisfy 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to satisfy 1c2) to enrich 1c3) to sate, glut (with the undesired)
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: have enough, fill (full, self, with), be (to the) full (of), have plenty of, be satiate, satisfy (with), suffice, be weary of. See also: Exodus 16:8; Proverbs 12:11; Psalms 17:14.
נַפְשִׁ֑/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
וְ/שִׂפְתֵ֥י
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
Conj | N-fd
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
רְ֝נָנ֗וֹת
rᵉnânâh
H7445
"triumphing"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means a triumphant shout for joy, like the joyful singing in Psalm 100. It's about celebrating with a loud, ringing cry. In the Bible, it's often used to describe worship and praise.
Definition: ringing cry, shout (for joy)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: joyful (voice), singing, triumphing. See also: Job 3:7; Psalms 63:6; Psalms 100:2.
יְהַלֶּל
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
פִּֽ/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 63:6
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- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 63:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
- Sermons on Psalms 63:6
Context — Thirsting for God
4So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.
5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
6When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
7For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. 8My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 42:8 | The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:147–148 | I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope. My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word. |
| 3 | Psalms 149:5 | Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. |
| 4 | Psalms 119:55 | In the night, O LORD, I remember Your name, that I may keep Your law. |
| 5 | Psalms 139:17–18 | How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You. |
| 6 | Psalms 77:4–6 | You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. I considered the days of old, the years long in the past. At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered: |
| 7 | Lamentations 2:19 | Arise, cry out in the night from the first watch of the night. Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children who are fainting from hunger on the corner of every street. |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 5:2 | I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.” |
| 9 | Song of Solomon 3:1–2 | On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him. I will arise now and go about the city, through the streets and squares. I will seek the one I love. So I sought him but did not find him. |
Psalms 63:6 Summary
[Psalms 63:6 means that even when we are alone and it's quiet, like at night, we can still think about God and remember His love for us. This helps us to feel safe and trust in His care, like it says in Psalms 4:8. We can do this by praying and reading the Bible before we go to sleep, and by trusting in God's promises, like the one in Deuteronomy 31:6, that He will never leave us or forsake us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to remember God on my bed?
To remember God on your bed means to think about Him and His goodness before you fall asleep, just like David did in Psalms 63:6, and to trust in His presence and care for you, as promised in Psalms 4:8.
What are the watches of the night?
The watches of the night were divisions of the night into periods of time, similar to our modern concept of hours, and David is saying that even in the darkest and quietest moments, he thinks of God, trusting in His presence and care, as seen in Psalms 121:3-4.
How can I cultivate a habit of thinking about God throughout the day and night?
You can cultivate a habit of thinking about God by setting aside time to pray and read His word, like the Psalms, and by trusting in His presence and care for you, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5.
What is the significance of remembering God in the stillness of the night?
Remembering God in the stillness of the night helps to calm our minds and hearts, and to trust in His sovereignty and love, as seen in Psalms 46:10 and Isaiah 26:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can remember God on your bed, before you fall asleep, and think of Him through the watches of the night?
- How does remembering God in the stillness of the night help you to trust in His presence and care for you?
- What are some promises of God that you can hold onto, when you are lying in bed and thinking about Him?
- How can you use the time before you fall asleep to reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness in your life?
- What are some ways you can apply the truth of Psalms 63:6 to your daily life, and think of God throughout the day and night?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 63:6
When I remember thee upon my bed,.... Or "beds" (q); seeing he lay in many, as Kimchi observes, being obliged to flee from place to place.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 63:6
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. -Second strophe.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
Psalms 63:6 When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches.Ver. 6. When I remember thee upon my bed] Heb. beds, in the plural; because he took up his lodging in many places, having heaven sometimes for his canopy; and well content to break his sleep for God’ s service. In the night watches] The ancients divided the night into certain watches, Mark 13:35.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
(6) Remember.—Better, remembered. Bed.—Literally, beds.Night watches.—According to the Jewish reckoning, the night was divided into three watches: the “beginning,” or head (rôsh); the “middle” (tikhôn, Judges 7:19); and the “morning” (boker, Exodus 14:24).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
Verse 6. When I remember thee upon my bed] I will lie down in thy fear and love; that I may sleep soundly under thy protection, and awake with a sense of thy presence and approbation; and when I awake in the night watches, or be awakened by them, I will spend the waking moments in meditation upon thee.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 63:6
6, 7. Thankful recollection of past mercies.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 63:6
When I remember thee upon my bed - See the notes at Psalms 42:8. That is, when I lie down at night; when I compose myself to sleep.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 63:6
6. Meditate… in the… watches—Through all “the night watches”—the whole night.
Sermons on Psalms 63:6
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Hebrews 8:1-13 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the superiority of Jesus as the High Priest who sits at the right hand of God, emphasizing His role as the Minister of the sanctuary and the true Tab |
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Singing Before Suffering. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the significance of singing in the face of suffering, highlighting that Jesus sang a hymn with His disciples just before His impending crucifixion, demonstr |
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Lxi. to Mr James Wilson by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches a message of encouragement and exhortation to a struggling believer, addressing doubts about being in Christ and feeling lost in spiritual exercises. He |
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Fill the Night With Song by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about finding solace and songs in the night through God, our Maker. He encourages seeking God's presence during sleepless nights, times of bereavement, a |
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The Cellars of Affliction by John Henry Jowett | John Henry Jowett emphasizes the importance of finding spiritual deliverance and strength in the midst of afflictions by seeking the promises of God and experiencing His vitalizing |
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None Saith, Where Is God My Maker, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of seeking God during our darkest nights, whether they be filled with doubt, bereavement, or discouragement. He encourages believers to turn th |
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Yet the Lord Will Command His Loving-Kindness by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes that despite life's trials, God commands His loving-kindness, providing comfort and songs in the night. He illustrates how true joy and peace can exist |