Psalms 139:5
I am shut in by you on every side, and you have put your hand on me.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
In Context
4For there is not a word on my tongue which is not clear to you, O Lord.
6Such knowledge is a wonder greater than my powers; it is so high that I may not come near it.
Cross References
Exodus 24:11And he put not his hand on the chiefs of the children of Israel: they saw God, and took food and drink.
Job 9:33There is no one to give a decision between us, who might have control over us.
Psalms 34:7\34:6\This poor man's cry came before the Lord, and he gave him salvation from all his troubles.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 139:2-7
The Omniscience of God. 1 O Lord , thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. 3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord , thou knowest it altogether. 5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. David here lays down this great doctrine,… Read the whole commentary →