Psalms 139:9

As for the head of them that compass me, the mischief of their lips shall cover them. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

In Context

8Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, + 139:8 according to my desire: they have devised mischief against me; forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause. 1

10Coals of fire shall fall upon them on the earth; and you shall cast them down in afflictions: they shall not bear up under them. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 18:10To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb. 1

Malachi 4:2But to you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise, and healing shall be in his wings: and you⌃ shall go forth, and bound as young calves let loose from bonds.

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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