Psalms 63:7

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice{H8762)}.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אִם־זְכַרְתִּ֥יךָ עַל־יְצוּעָ֑י בְּ֝אַשְׁמֻר֗וֹת אֶהְגֶּה־בָּֽךְ׃

Transliteration

If zəkartîkā upon yəṣūʿāy in ʾašmurōt ʾehgeh-bāk

Grammar Details

*ʾim*: conditional particle - if/when
*zəkartîkā*: verb, Qal perfect, 1st singular with 2nd masculine singular suffix - I remember you
*ʿal-yəṣūʿāy*: preposition + noun, masculine plural with 1st person singular suffix - upon my bed
*bəʾašmurōt*: preposition + noun, feminine plural - in watches/night watches
*ʾehgeh-bāk*: verb, Qal imperfect, 1st singular + preposition with 2nd masculine singular suffix - I meditate on you

Word Meanings

*zəkartîkā*: I remember you/I reflect on you
*yəṣūʿāy*: my bed/my couch
*ʾašmurōt*: watches/night watches/divisions of the night
*ʾehgeh*: I meditate/I muse/I reflect

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Ps 61:4 : 4 I will abide{H8799)} in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust{H8799)} in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
2 Cor 1:10 : 10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;
1 Sam 17:37 : 37 David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
Ps 5:11 : 11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Ps 17:8 : 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
Ps 21:1 : 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Ps 27:9 : 9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Ps 54:3-4 : 3 For strangers{H8801)} are risen up{H8804)} against me, and oppressors seek{H8765)} after my soul: they have not set{H8804)} God before them. Selah. 4 Behold, God is mine helper{H8802)}: the Lord is with them that uphold{H8802)} my soul.
Ps 57:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David, when he fled{H8800)} from Saul in the cave. Be merciful{H8798)} unto me, O God, be merciful{H8798)} unto me: for my soul trusteth{H8804)} in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge{H8799)}, until these calamities be overpast{H8799)}.

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