King James Version (KJV)
Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
Modern English
My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.
Hebrew
קִ֭דְּמוּ עֵינַ֣י אַשְׁמֻר֑וֹת לָ֝שִׂ֗יחַ בְּאִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃
qidmv ʿeynay ʾashmurvot lashiyḥa bʾimrateka