[and,] verily, the hours of night the mind most strongly and speak with the clearest voice,

Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise).

Lo! the vigil of the night is (a time) when impression is more keen and speech more certain.

The rising by night is surely the firmest way to tread and most effective in speech.

Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words.