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Psalms 139:17

But how far, O God, beyond measure are your thoughts! How mighty their sum!

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

In Context

16Your eyes saw all my days: they stood on your book every one written down, before they were fashioned, while none of them yet was mine.

18Should I count, they are more than the sand. When I wake, I am still with you.

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Cross References

Genesis 24:63In the evening, when Isaac had gone out for a walk in the field, he looked up and saw camels coming.

Psalms 36:7How precious your love, O God! All may seek shelter in the shadow of your wings.

Psalms 40:6In offerings bloody or bloodless you have no delight, but with open ears you have made me. Burnt-offering and offering for sin are not what you ask.

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 →

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