Psalms 139:1-11

139:1

psalm <04210> [A.M. 2956. B.C. 1048. (Title.) A Psalm.]

This Psalm is supposed to have been composed by David when made king of Israel; though some think it was written by him when accused of traitorous designs against Saul. It is a most sublime ode on the wisdom, knowledge, presence, and justice of God: the sentiments are grand, the style highly elevated, and the images various, beautiful, and impressive.

examine <02713> [thou hast.]

139:2

know <03045> [knowest.]

understand <0995> [understandest.]

far <07350> [afar off.]

139:3

carefully observe <02219> [compassest. or, winnowest.]

travel <0734> [my path.]

aware <05532> [and art acquainted.]

139:4

word <04405> [there is not.]

aware <03045> [thou knowest.]

139:5

squeeze ..... behind .... front <06696 0268> [beset me.]

place <07896> [and laid.]

139:6

knowledge <01847> [knowledge.]

139:7

139:8

ascend <05266> [I ascend.]

Sheol <07585> [in hell.]

139:9

fly <05375> [If I take.]

Light has been proved, by many experiments, to travel at the astonishing rate of 194,188 miles in one second of time; and comes from the sun to the earth, a distance of 95,513,794 miles in 8 minutes and nearly 12 seconds! But, could I even fly upon the wings or rays of the morning light, which diffuses itself with such velocity over the globe from east to west, instead of being beyond Thy reach, or by this sudden transition be able to escape Thy notice, Thy arm could still at pleasure prevent or arrest my progress, and I should still be encircled with the immensity of Thy essence. The sentiment in this noble passage is remarkably striking and the description truly sublime.

wings <03671> [the wings.]

settle <07931> [dwell.]

139:10

139:11

darkness <02822> [Surely.]

night <03915> [even the night.]