Psalms 138:7
Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? and whither shall I flee from thy presence?
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
6The knowledge of thee is too wonderful for me; it is very difficult, I cannot attain to it.
8If I should go up to heaven, thou art there: if I should go down to hell, thou art present.
Cross References
Job 13:15Though the Mighty One should lay hand upon me, forasmuch as he has begun, verily I will speak, and plead before him.
Psalms 17:7And when I was afflicted I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God: he heard my voice out of his holy temple, and my cry shall enter before him, even into his ears.
Psalms 20:6His glory is great in thy salvation: thou wilt crown him with glory and majesty.
Psalms 35:1For the end, by David the servant of the Lord.
Psalms 44:3Thou art more beautiful than the sons of men: grace has been shed forth on thy lips: therefore God has blessed thee for ever.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 138:7-8
God's Care of His People. 6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord , endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. David here comforts himself with three things:— I. The favour God bears to his humble people ( v.… Read the whole commentary →