Psalms 139:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 139:1

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God’s Perfect Knowledge of Man

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

1 O Lord, ^aYou have searched me and known me.

2 ^aYou know my sitting down and my rising up;
You ^bunderstand my thought afar off.

3 ^aYou¹ comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways.

4 For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, ^aYou know it altogether.

5 You have¹ hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.

6 ^aSuch knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is high, I cannot attain it.

7 ^aWhere can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?

8 ^aIf I ascend into heaven, You are there;
^bIf I make my bed in¹ hell, behold, You are there.

9 If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,

10 Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 139:1

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American Standard Version
O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known `me'.

Amplified® Bible
O LORD, you have searched me [thoroughly] and have known me.

Contemporary English Version
(A psalm by David for the music leader.) You have looked deep into my heart, LORD, and you know all about me.

Darby English Version
{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known [me].

Good News Bible
LORD, you have examined me and you know me.

King James Version
O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.

New American Standard Bible
O LORD, You have searched me and known {me.}

New International Version
O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.

New King James Version
O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

Revised Standard Version
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me and known me!

Young's Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm by David. Jehovah, Thou hast searched me, and knowest.

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