Psalms 139:9
Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, according to my desire: they have devised mischief against me; forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
In Context
8O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.
10As for the head of them that compass me, the mischief of their lips shall cover them.
Cross References
Psalms 18:10The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.
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 →