For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. LORD, you have searched me, and you know me

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 139. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. LORD, you have searched me, and you know me. You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, LORD, you know it altogether. You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me. This knowledge is beyond me. It’s lofty. I can’t attain it. Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me. If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me. The light around me will be night,” even the darkness doesn’t hide from you, but the night shines as the day. The darkness is like light to you. For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. My frame wasn’t hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them. How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is their sum! If I would count them, they are more in number than the sand. When I wake up, I am still with you. If only you, God, would kill the wicked. Get away from me, you bloodthirsty men! For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain. LORD, don’t I hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you? I hate them with perfect hatred. They have become my enemies. Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
A Psalm by David
LORD, you have searched me, and you know me
You know my sitting down and my rising up
You perceive my thoughts from afar
You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways
For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, LORD, you know it altogether
You hem me in behind and before
You laid your hand on me
This knowledge is beyond me
Its lofty
I cant attain it
Where could I go from your Spirit
Or where could I flee from your presence
If I ascend up into heaven, you are there
If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there
If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea
Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me
If I say, Surely the darkness will overwhelm me
The light around me will be night
Even the darkness doesnt hide from you, but the night shines as the day
The darkness is like light to you
For you formed my inmost being
You knit me together in my mothers womb
I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made
Your works are wonderful
My soul knows that very well
My frame wasnt hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth
Your eyes saw my body
In your book they were all written the days that were ordained for me
When as yet there were none of them
How precious to me are your thoughts, God
How vast is their sum
If I would count them, they are more in number than the sand
When I wake up, I am still with you
If only you, God, would kill the wicked
Get away from me, you bloodthirsty men
For they speak against you wickedly
Your enemies take your name in vain
LORD, dont I hate those who hate you
Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you
I hate them with perfect hatred
They have become my enemies
Search me, God, and know my heart
Try me, and know my thoughts
See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way

About This Psalm

Psalm 139 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 139 to our lives today?
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