Psalms 139:8
O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.
Brenton Septuagint
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, Thou art my God; hearken, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication.
Cross References
Job 26:6Hell is naked before him, and destruction has no covering.
Proverbs 15:11Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?
Ezekiel 28:12Son of man, take up a lamentation for the prince of Tyre, and say to him, Thus saith the Lord God; Thou art a seal of resemblance, and crown of beauty.
Obadiah 1:4If thou shouldest mount up as the eagle, and if thou shouldest make thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith 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 →