Verse Comparison: Psalms 139:5
American Standard Version
Thou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me.
Amplified® Bible
You have beset me {and} shut me in--behind and before, and You have laid Your hand upon me.
Contemporary English Version
and with your powerful arm you protect me from every side.
Darby English Version
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me.
Good News Bible
You are all around me on every side; you protect me with your power.
King James Version
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
New American Standard Bible
You have enclosed me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me.
New International Version
You hem me in—behind and before;
you have laid your hand upon me.
New King James Version
You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
You have enclosed me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me.
Revised Standard Version
Thou dost beset me behind and before, and layest thy hand upon me.
Young's Literal Translation
Behind and before Thou hast besieged me, And Thou dost place on me Thy hand.