The Language of God
Psalms 139:1-10
Brian Nixon
Psalms 139 (NKJV™) | |
1 | For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. |
2 | You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. |
3 | You 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, You know it altogether. |
5 | You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. |
6 | Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it. |
7 | Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? |
8 | If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in 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. |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
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