Psalm 16:7
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
I will blessאֲבָרֵ֗ךְ
(a·va·rech)
1288: to kneel, blessa prim. root
the LORDיְ֭הוָה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
whoאֲשֶׁ֣ר
(a·sher)
834: who, which, thata prim. pronoun
has counseledיְעָצָ֑נִי
(ye·'a·tza·ni;)
3289: to advise, counsela prim. root
me; Indeed,אַף־
(af-)
637: also, yeaa prim. conjunction
my mindכִלְיֹותָֽי׃
(chil·yo·v·tai.)
3629: a kidneyof uncertain derivation
instructsיִסְּר֥וּנִי
(yis·se·ru·ni)
3256: to discipline, chasten, admonisha prim. root
me in the night.לֵ֝ילֹ֗ות
(lei·lo·vt)
3915: nightof uncertain derivation


















KJV Lexicon
I will bless
barak  (baw-rak')
to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
who hath given me counsel
ya`ats  (yaw-ats')
to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve -- advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult, (give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose.
my reins
kilyah  (kil-yaw')
a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self) -- kidneys, reins.
also instruct
yacar  (yaw-sar')
to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct -- bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach.
me in the night seasons
layil  (lah'-yil)
a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity -- (mid-)night (season).
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

King James Bible
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will praise the LORD who counsels me-- even at night my conscience instructs me.

International Standard Version
I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my conscience instructs me during the night.

NET Bible
I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I shall bless Lord Jehovah who counsels me and my kidneys teach me in the nights.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will praise the LORD, who advises me. My conscience warns me at night.

King James 2000 Bible
I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel: my heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
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