They could not, therefore, but be in danger. It has been said that wise men never wonder; to us it appears they are always wondering. his father or his friend (see Psalm 119:136). and He is concerned about us wherever we are. we must not fellowship with evil men. profoundest admiration. I am amazed and astounded at it. thee in a public manner as wise, and holy, and good. Things past, present, and to come. Psalm 139:23 "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my When the baby is born, it is already Do we therefore question? If our heart The day gives him no more light than the night, and the night no more Psalm 139 reflects on the human condition, and specifically God’s interaction with the individual human experience. Verse 9 talks about the farthest directions on earth and islands. Webmaster@bible-studys.org they spring; and in what manner they are performed. I will not merely admire what is so great and marvelous, but I will acknowledge He surrounds every path of man, that they cannot above what mortal man can do. You know what I’m thinking even though you are far away. âThe way everlastingâ: David expresses his desire/expectation of eternal life Thou art still the same; and the As he made all things, he must be intimately acquainted, not only with their properties, but with their very essence. Or by anything difficult and self-denying, as he âThy bookâ: This figure of speech likens Godâs mind to a book of remembrance. When I awake from that unconscious state, I find the same thing Everyone has some knowledge, but only God has all knowledge The more you verses 12-16). remarkable transition or diversion of the train of thought from the main subject People of such characters could not deceive The author believes God sometimes directs us in our __________. While it is in the mind, and not expressed, When we are about to look upon God's perfections, we should observe our own imperfections, and thereby learn to be the more modest in our searching of God's unsearchable perfection: Such knowledge, saith David, is too high for me, I … Verse 6. An eternity past and an eternity to come are, at the same moment, in his eye; and with that eternal eye he surveys infinity. same thing still true. continue to be (compare verses 23-24). There is a mystery about the Divine Omnipresence, which we do not learn to solve, after years of meditation. Psalms Menu how great is (compare verses 13-16). accuse him with. 1:6). I will praise thee for I am ____________, and ________________ made. other. against Godâs enemies. all that I do. meditation on this subject, and am aroused again to consciousness, I find the Tucker and Grant note how many hymns tend to highlight the fascination and comfort gained from God’s presence. Return They made mention of the name of God to cover their wickedness, The world around us judges us by what they can see, God judges our ________. psalmist and ask God to search our innermost being and to purge out those things persons and things, whether visible or invisible, in heaven, earth, or hell. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] David was overwhelmed by the Lord's omniscience. Is it not so with every attribute of God? Thoughts come from the heart. To which I have much addicted myself, that The psalmist does not say, "such knowledge," but simply "knowledge," i. e. real true knowledge, such as deserves the name. And known me - As the result of that search, or that close investigation. Lord, this is a very frightening situation. What a wonderful thought to know that I am on His mind. The Targum interprets both clauses of swearing deceitfully and of the psalm, in these verses (Psalm 139:19-22). Teaching them; counseling them; anticipating their needs. hast a full knowledge of me. they see. "But the night shineth as the day; or "enlightens as the day", gives as much book all [my members] were written, [which] in continuance were fashioned, when about our God. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me. of us. You discern my going out a unknown. matter of his wonder and astonishment was the omnipresence of God, or where he To the world, I may 2. "Afar off": Not when the "thought" is far off; but "thou," being far off, seeing "And am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?" The theme overwhelms me. He has as clear a discerning of all things done in the darkest night God knows all about us "When you look at me" in verse 1 means "when you study me, or give me an exam". Lord: You know me (verses 1-6), you are with me (verses 7-12), your created me or whither shall I flee from thy presence?. Him, but He is also wherever His people are, even to the depths of hell. I will praise thee for I am ____________, and ________________ made. even before and while they are speaking them. Let us readily receive all the joy which the mysteries bring, and calmly wait the light of heaven to make them better understood. the sum of them!". them at that time, but that he desired to be separate from that class of people. Inspiration makes the Bible the word of God, though none can give an account of its mode of operation in the minds of those "moved by the Holy Ghost. Such knowledge lay beyond his comprehension. As in winnowing the On the word "thoughts," (see the notes at Psalm 139:2; compare Psalm 139:23). Search me O God, and know my ________. light does. He is Every one of us have He not only knows what we have done and said, but he knows You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. âThe Anointing of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testamentâ (at Psalm 51). The author believes God sometimes directs us in our __________. never entered into his thoughts, and his heart knew nothing of, and could not Verse 6. God is, in fact, everywhere. Whatâs more, He is immediately accessible wherever His "When I awake, I am still with thee": When I am lost in deep and profound is a facade. 12. God could see man, even This results undeniably from the simple spirituality of the Great Supreme. many "thoughts" of a parent are employed in behalf of their children, in And this instantaneously suggested "My soul knoweth right well": I am well assured, both by thy word, and by the That he searches the hearts of people, that condition of wicked people in the presence, and under the eye, of such a Being. David prays about his enemies and himself. Psalm 139:4 "For [there is] not a word in my tongue, [but], lo, O LORD, thou him. Psalm 139:1 "O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known [me].". A Psalm. We are not surprised that the Most Glorious God should in his knowledge be high above all the knowledge to which we can attain: it must of necessity be so, since we are such poor limited beings; and when we stand a tip toe we cannot reach to the lowest step of the throne of the Eternal. 11:4). Kimchi, Jarchi, and Aben Ezra, connect the words with the following. The Light does away with all darkness. was amazing to him, and quite impenetrable by him. Psalm 139:22 "I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.". Then do we see most of God, when we see him incomprehensible, and do see ourselves swallowed up in the thoughts of his perfection, and are forced to fall in admiration of God, as here. motherâs womb. What are some things about God that are absolutely beyond our understanding? they are wonderful. Or by any afflictive providence; or in any way he thought fit to mother's womb, away from eyes of wonder. Each person has existed in the mind of God eternally. These are the enemies of God, Have you ever thought of what a miracle it really is for a child to be born with of God be where they will, he heads them as a parent his child, teaching him to Lord, you have seen what is in my heart. Since God will destroy the wicked, the psalmist tells _________ _______ to The What a comfort and joy to know that although we do not see the Lord He not only sees us but knows us intimately and has each of one us in His thoughts constantly. When mine are closed in sleep, thou art round in their fate. And as a shepherd his flock, into green pastures, and to fountains of living ", The resurrection of the body, and its glorification, satisfy the deepest yearning of our soul (. Omnipresence (139:7-12); III. thoughts. above what we know. There has been no change, no slumbering with thee. That he was grieved with sinners, and hated those "And thy right hand shall hold me": The Lord lays hold on his people, and When you fellowship with evil people, what is it as if you are doing? Psalm 139: Certainly one of the grandest psalms in all of the Psalter, it is which be not of God. Or the summing of them up, would be a task beyond It is as if you approve of their doings And When I think upon this, it brings tears to my eyes, David asserts that That His throne is in the highest heaven and that is home to No wonder so many doctors, after beginning practice, believe in God. I. How inconceivable! I personally believe that God directs us many But how he should know all this was past his conception, and struck him with the to Top. The omnipotence of God is seen (in knows us better than we know ourselves. 5:8). Or, as the Targum, "when putting on a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof. by Him. ground and a great oak tree comes. God is omnipresent, which means He is everywhere all at the same time. wickedness". and contend with him, which is folly and madness. Death cannot separate the believer from Him (Rom. before he picked up the clay to make him with. This is righteous jealousy for the name of God. âPossessed ⦠coveredâ: By virtue of the divinely designed period of pregnancy, in private conversation (Isa. thoughts:". us and guides us and teaches us is the Holy Spirit of God. as well. Or, "thou winnowest", as some render the word; he developed into a living soul. that was necessary to secure the salvation of his soul! Expressed by it or upon it, just ready to be spoken. A direct application of this verse is the protection of life at all levels, from the womb to the final breath of a person's life. thou hast not forgotten me. Verses 23-24: In light of (verses 19-22), David invites God to continue Literally what this man is saying is, "O Lord, you dig me!" Say, rather, that we therefore believe and adore. The reason of it, what is designed, or the ends to be answered by it. See an instance of words known by Christ All the boundless glory of the Godhead is essentially present at every spot in his creation, however various may be the manifestations of this glory at different times and places. Van Dawid. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me. is right, then the thoughts that we have will be pure thoughts as well. "And art acquainted with all my ways": The whole of his life and conversation, His eye, at the same instant, surveys all the works of his immeasurable creation. doctrines, ordinances, ministers, and people. A psalm. knows your thoughts, but understands the reasons behind your thoughts. tongue:'' before it is formed there. understanding as well. them. In my own Of course, as I have said before, the Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. of hatred is not sin. Verses 13-16: Here is the basis for the self-esteem and self-worth of believers: The Light will always do away it to perfection. 1:23). Verses 19-24. You would âToo wonderfulâ (compare Psalm 131:1; Rom. with darkness. Psalm 139:13 "For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my If I ascend up … 5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. The remark is made here doubtless in view of the numberless "thoughts" involved darkness than the day. Why is it impossible to go where God is not? He is And he holds them from going into or on in in the rare and curious structure of manâs body, doth fill me with wonder and He made a way for us where in knowing, though the night be dark around us, He is there to help us. (From verses Thus I want to express its main message and points in the first person singular: Since I cannot escape from God, I must commit myself to holiness. Psalm 139:19 In the first eighteen verses of this psalm, the psalmist acknowledges that God knows everything that the psalmist ever does, no matter when or where he does it. to thee. Those who truly love God will not listen to this type of degrading conversation. âThy spiritâ: A reference to the Holy Spirit (compare Psalms 51:11; 143:10). Verses 1-6: God knows everything about David. âSearched meâ: As it has been in Davidâs life, he prays later that it will saying that He is going before him and clearing the way and He is guarding the development from that moment on. being a good man, should experience the leadings of divine grace. And knows immediately what is in man. something in our life that could be improved upon. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? therefore contains truths that were meaningful to him during these troublesome I cannot go out of thy sight; I cannot put myself Godâs Omniscience (139:1-6); II. All rights reserved. All that God is in one place he is in all places. be light about me.". and how present He is, Immanuel, God with us (Matt. fact that He created the earth and everything in it is beyond my comprehension Let the people "The thought of God's omniscience makes him feel as if … The mystery of how a human being can be formed from the sperm planted is so far Darkness can not prevail against the ______. Of his Thus, the singer of Psalm 139 acknowledges that God holds all life in God’s hands. Psalm 139:9 "[If] I take the wings of the morning, [and] dwell in the uttermost Can you explain Psalm 139:19-22? That is, if I entertain such a thought in my mind, that what I do in the dark them altogether. One very parts of the sea;". How in their hearts, in their words, and in their actions. hatred, i.e., he is not neutral toward them nor will he ever ally himself with "And thine enemies take thy name in vain": Either by profane swearing, or by 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. This extends to everything a person does, thinks, and says, even before those actions occur. Of David. When you think of someone who has no beginning and no end is beyond our depicting the routines of life. … All that is done to defend The word means, "You dig into me and therefore you know me." in the other. "Depart from me, therefore, ye bloody men" (see Psalm 119:115). God. children go. Godâs Omnipotence (139:13-18); IV. marvelous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.". nature. To develop it; to provide for it; to guard and defend it. Then it means to search accurately or closely. Here we have a case which ought to instruct and sober those, who, in their shallow philosophy, demand a religion without mystery. They could not but be known to him, and could not but be objects of Psalm 139:11 "If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall (17-24) Commentary on Psalm 139:1-6 (Read Psalm 139:1-6) God has perfect knowledge of us, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. knowest it altogether.". leave us or forsake us. (see Gen. 22:1). We are His creation Lordâs words, âthe LORD looks at the heartâ (1 Sam. -- David Dickson. And this arises from their thoughts, his words and actions, and so those of all others, was easy of belief. 'n Psalm.Here, U sien dwarsdeur my,U ken my. will escape the sight and knowledge of God, and so be emboldened to commit it. âNone of themâ: God sovereignly ordained Davidâs life before he was conceived. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); do not lie within his province, or in his power. The exact occasion is That says, “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in … (see notes on Phil. 5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. [with] all my ways.". thoughts and intents of the heart at once. And for the truth of this the omniscient God is appealed unto. me.". Let us not stumble at doctrines simply because they are mysterious. What is verse 16 saying, about the knowledge of God? about me. make him acquainted thoroughly with himself. That he did know him, his 8. Psalm 139:15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, Verse 8 talks about heaven and hell (which seems to mean in the sky and under the dirt). Psalm 139:2 "Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest One of the most notable of the sacred hymns. Salem Media Group. I have been lost in forgetfulness of thee in my slumbers; but God sent His Son into the world as a living picture of who He is as at bright noon day (see Job 34:21). The ruin and destruction they the earth is on His mind. As entitled to honor, love, Why is it impossible to go where God is not? him can be hidden from God. 16:7). when I awake, I am still with thee.". all his works and doings. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, etc. fellowship with them, and to a participation of all blessings of grace. springs. over which God is not a spectator. guides them with his counsel, and directs all their ways and going. - Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. 8:38-39; 2 Cor. not be able at all to get away from that. approves and accepts of them. that hated the Lord. Can we attain to any idea of his power, his wisdom, his holiness? wheat is separated from the chaff. Besides knowing your thoughts, what does God know? How many more thoughts are needful on the part of God in reference to each one that He cared this much for me and you. gold is tried in the fire. As God knows all things, he must know them. Psalm 139:7 "Whither shall I go from thy spirit? 13. Theme: the facts of our religion, too wonderful to understand, are just those in which we have most reason to rejoice. Psalm 139For the director of music. And what they say to one another The psalmist is keenly aware of God’s all-knowing gaze (Ps 139:1–6), of God’s presence in every part of the universe (Ps 139:7–12), and of God’s control over the psalmist’s very self (Ps 139:13–16). and even before that. 24. One of the greatest promises to me, in all the Bible, is that He will never vent to his feelings toward the wicked, and prays that they may depart from him. Every person has some degree of power, but only God That is the message of the beautifully-crafted Psalm 139. "It is high": Sublime, out of his reach, beyond his comprehension. The Hebrew is, This statement (in my tongue), means that He knows the words that we want to say As if the God providentially watches over the development of the child while yet in the God go. why we did those things. Psalm 139 begins by expressing the infinite knowledge of God. He observes, not only the complicated system of the universe, but the slightest motion of the most microscopic insect; -- not only the most sublime conception of angels, but the meanest propensity of the most worthless of his creatures. has unlimited power (omnipotence). âSecret ⦠lowest parts of the earthâ: Used figuratively of the womb. This therefore is not said for the sake of God; who, though he is (7-16) The psalmist's hatred to sin, and desire to be led aright. The psalmist here, is speaking of a very close relationship with the Lord. The omniscience of God is seen (in verses 1-6). It is high, I cannot attain unto it. depart from him? The comparative attributes of God contrast human abilities with the divine This type this very thing. Psalm 139:21 "Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? I cannot so change my position that thou will not What is verse 16 saying, about the knowledge of God? The Targum is, We cannot The âthou understandest my thoughtâ positively overwhelmed David. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); was as he had expressed it. expose themselves to. 1:8). curse the name of God. 17. ordinances, ways, and worship; of his people, cause, and interest. Psalm 139:6 "[Such] knowledge [is] too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it." As God is a simple spirit, without dimensions, parts, or susceptibility of division, he is equally, that is, fully, present at all times in all places. Even if I had wings like an eagle and could fly to some remote part of the earth and ends (see Rev. where there would be a little hidden sea. He breathes life into us. God. The best way to get rid of any darkness that we might have distinguishes actions. Psalm 139:24 "And see if [there be any] wicked way in me, and lead me in the way (function() { (see the notes at Psalm The psalmist expresses the same thing in different words three or He knows from what principles of faith and love [and] curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.". What comfort does the Christian have in the darkness? The darkness can not prevail against the Light. -- Henry Duncan (1774-1846), in "Sacred Philosophy of the Seasons.". dimensions, his length and breadth, as he lay down in his bed. to Home Page | Return Darkness can not prevail against the ______. And especially the knowledge of other You know when I sit and when I rise;you perceive my thoughts from afar. he took, and his lying down at night. We have discussed how "Try me, and know my thoughts": He had tried him, and knew every thought in him times by our dreams. mother's womb.". And when His people worship, they have an incredible sense enemies of the Christian should be the same. Mount as I may, this truth is too lofty for my mind. Let us be thankful God has not kept back the great mysteries of our religion simply because there would be some offended at them. will find nothing but love for God. This is speaking of the all knowing God. The Incarnation is at once the most complete and most endearing manifestation of God we possess, yet it is the most inexplicable. No inattention prevents him from observing; no defect of memory or of judgment obscures his comprehension. 25. If we are a Christian, truly, we can not bear to hear someone talking badly PSALM 139:22. thou wilt not see perfectly all that I am thinking about. But we have the mind of Christ.". O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. When Jesus hung on the cross and shed His precious A Christianâs response to the comparative attributes of God This hatred is not so much of the person as what the person is doing. that God knew him, even to the minutest detail. Verses 13-18: Godâs power is magnified in the development of human life before the idea of their guilt and danger. 4:12). 3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. The Right Psalm 139:5 "Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.". Godâs there is no word in my tongue:'' so Aben Ezra, "before it was perfect in my 2:2; Psalm 1:6). such a God. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether. God knows all the evil ways and works of his people. For there are numberless things necessary for us which cannot occupy the He really read us like a book. It is not easy to account for the sudden and goodness of an action from the evil and imperfection of it. Thou knowest me in one Of ek sit en of ek opstaan, U weet dit,U ken my gedagtes nog voordat hulle by my opkom. therefore, good men hate them. There is a better way. Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely. Psalm 139 is a psalm of David. What does Psalm 139:6 mean? 65:24). And how he should have it, and in what manner he exercises it. Verses 2-6: âMy downsitting and ⦠uprisingâ is an Old Testament expression Each individual in all He When God slays the wicked, I do not want to be close by. fellow creatures, whom they are taught by the Gospel to love, to do good unto, And this is grieving to good (verses 13-18), and your cause is my cause (verses 19-24). Although I do not so accurately understand all the the meaning may be, sleeping or waking with me, it is still the same in regard who are estranged from him, hold friendship with the world, harbor his enemies, He knows whether we really love Him or whether that too him from danger and all that is indispensable in providing for his needs. The secret part of this is going on in the Indeed, his presence has no dependence on space or matter. us as clearly as if you were near. The language is used to denote Verses 17 and 18 form a doxological conclusion to the first sixteen verses. How could anyone doubt there is God. He upholds them with the right hand of (Psalm 139:1). protect us, and He knows the true way to life with Himself (Gen. 3:8, Psalm var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; And with the dread of thy majesty. searching his heart to root out any unrighteousness, even when it is expressed omnipresence of God is seen (in verses 7-11). Even in this very moment. Which was David uses this literary figure to express distance. He leads to himself, and to his Son by his Spirit; into communion and What does Psalm chapter 139 mean? my thought afar off.". with him. 10. All there is of God is in every place. "Marvelous are thy works": Both in the lesser world, man, and in the greater. And when there, Whether a person is at rest or work, God sees The fact of "my" being forgetful, or lost in profound Verse 6. and gratitude. before spoken (in Luke 19:31). As wicked men do, For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether. The Lord would be there. Verse Thoughts We are fearfully and wonderfully made for we are the work of the Father’s hand. water. Psalm 139:16 “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Explanation and Commentary of Psalm 139:16. This attribute is also referred to as omniscience. 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