Psalms 139:9
Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, according to my desire: 1 They have devised mischief against me; 1 Forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause. 1
Updated 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; 1 Thou hast screened my head in the day of battle. 1
10As for the head of them that compass me, 1 The mischief of their lips shall cover them. 1
Cross References
Psalms 18:10The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever and ever: 1 The judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether. 1
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 →