Psalms 139:11
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”—
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
In Context
10even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.
Cross References
Job 12:22He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.
Job 34:22There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.
Psalms 94:7They say, “The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed.”
Jeremiah 23:24“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares 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 →