Psalms 139:8
Lord, O Lord, the strength of my salvation: you have overshadowed my head in the day of war.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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
7I said to the Lord: You are my God. O Lord, heed the voice of my supplication.
Cross References
Job 26:6The underworld is naked before him, and there is no covering for perdition.
Proverbs 15:11Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men!
Ezekiel 28:12and you shall say to him: Thus says the Lord God: You were the seal of similitudes, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
Obadiah 1:4Though you have been lifted high like an eagle, and though you have placed your nest among the stars, from there I will pull you down, 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 →