Thematic Bible




Psalm 139:1 (show verse)

For the music director, a psalm of David. O Lord, you examine me and know.

Psalm 139:2 (show verse)

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

Psalm 139:3 (show verse)

You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do.

Psalm 139:4 (show verse)

Certainly my tongue does not frame a word without you, O Lord, being thoroughly aware of it.

Psalm 139:5 (show verse)

You squeeze me in from behind and in front; you place your hand on me.

Psalm 139:6 (show verse)

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

Psalm 139:7 (show verse)

Where can I go to escape your spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence?

Psalm 139:8 (show verse)

If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be.

Psalm 139:9 (show verse)

If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea,

Psalm 139:10 (show verse)

even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me.

Psalm 139:11 (show verse)

If I were to say, "Certainly the darkness will cover me, and the light will turn to night all around me,"

Psalm 139:12 (show verse)

even the darkness is not too dark for you to see, and the night is as bright as day; darkness and light are the same to you.

Psalm 139:13 (show verse)

Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother's womb.

Psalm 139:14 (show verse)

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

Psalm 139:15 (show verse)

my bones were not hidden from you, when I was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth.

Psalm 139:16 (show verse)

Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.

Psalm 139:17 (show verse)

How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total!

Psalm 139:18 (show verse)

If I tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. Even if I finished counting them, I would still have to contend with you.
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Psalm 139:19 (show verse)

If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

Psalm 139:20 (show verse)

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

Psalm 139:21 (show verse)

O Lord, do I not hate those who hate you, and despise those who oppose you?

Psalm 139:22 (show verse)

I absolutely hate them, they have become my enemies!

Psalm 139:23 (show verse)

Examine me, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!

Psalm 139:24 (show verse)

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!