Psalms 139:8
If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
In Context
7Where may I go from your spirit? how may I go in flight from you?
9If I take the wings of the morning, and go to the farthest parts of the sea;
Cross References
Job 26:6The underworld is uncovered before him, and Destruction has no veil.
Proverbs 15:11Before the Lord are the underworld and destruction: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men!
Ezekiel 28:12Son of man, make a song of grief for the king of Tyre, and say to him, This is what the Lord has said: You are all-wise and completely beautiful;
Obadiah 1:4Though you go up on high like an eagle, though your house is placed among the stars, I will make you come down from there, says the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 139:8-17
The Omniscience of God. 7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. 12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the… Read the whole commentary →