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Psalms 143:5–6

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I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
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From verse 5

  1. Psalms 77:10–12Rank 1 from verse 5
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    10And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.

    11I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

    12I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

  2. Psalms 77:5–6Rank 2 from verse 5
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    5I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

    6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.

  3. 1 Samuel 17:45–50Rank 3 from verse 5
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    45Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

    46This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

    47And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.

    48And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

    49And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

    50So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

  4. Micah 6:5Rank 4 from verse 5
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    5O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord.

  5. Psalms 111:4Rank 5 from verse 5
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    4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

From verse 6

  1. Job 11:13Rank 1 from verse 6
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    13If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;

  2. Psalms 63:1Rank 2 from verse 6
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    1O GOD, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

  3. Psalms 84:2Rank 3 from verse 6
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    2My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

  4. Psalms 88:9Rank 4 from verse 6
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    9Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.

  5. Psalms 42:1–2Rank 5 from verse 6
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    1AS the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

    2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

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Psalms 143:5

COMBINED MEANING

remember

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1. To retain in mind or call back to mind; to recall. 2. To keep in mind with heed, observance, commemoration, or corresponding action. 3. To take account of a person, promise, deed, sin, or need and act with regard to it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

meditate

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To think upon, consider, ponder, muse, or attend closely to a matter; to devise or prearrange what one will say or do.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

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muse

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To ponder, reflect upon, consider deeply, or keep a matter in thoughtful remembrance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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work

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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 143:6

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.

5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

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6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.

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7Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.

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