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Psalm 139:5

World English Bible

You hem me in behind and before.
You laid your hand on me.

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Psalm 139:5 in other translations

Thou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me.

Psalm 139:5 · American Standard Version

Psalm 139:5 in context

  1. 3You search out my path and my lying down,
    and are acquainted with all my ways.
  2. 4For there is not a word on my tongue,
    but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.
  3. 5You hem me in behind and before.
    You laid your hand on me.
  4. 6This knowledge is beyond me.
    It’s lofty.
    I can’t attain it.
  5. 7Where could I go from your Spirit?
    Or where could I flee from your presence?