Psa 139:1-4, Ecc 10:20 | TSK | STEP | David praises God for his all-seeing providence; and for his infinite mercies. He defies the wicked. He prays for sincerity. A.M. 2956. B.C. 1048. (Title.) A Psalm.This Psalm is supposed to have been composed by David when made king of Israel; though some think it was written by him when accused of traitorous designs against Saul. It is a most sublime ode on the wisdom, knowledge, presence, and justice of God: the sentiments are grand, the style highly elevated, and the images various, beautiful, and impressive. thou hast.

Psalms 139:1-4

1 David praises God for his all-seeing providence;

17 and for his infinite mercies.

19 He defies the wicked.

23 He prays for sincerity.

A.M. 2956. B.C. 1048. (Title.) A Psalm.This Psalm is supposed to have been composed by David when made king of Israel; though some think it was written by him when accused of traitorous designs against Saul. It is a most sublime ode on the wisdom, knowledge, presence, and justice of God: the sentiments are grand, the style highly elevated, and the images various, beautiful, and impressive.

thou hast.

23; 11:4,5; 17:3; 44:21; 1Ki 8:39; 1Ch 28:9; Jer 12:3; 17:9,10

Joh 21:17; Heb 4:13; Re 2:18,23

knowest.

56:8; Ge 16:13; 2Ki 6:12; 19:27; Pr 15:3; Isa 37:28; Zec 4:10

understandest.

94:11; Mt 9:4; Lu 9:47; Joh 2:24,25; 1Co 4:5

afar off.

Eze 38:10,11,17

compassest. or, winnowest.

Job 13:26,27; 14:16,17; 31:4; Mt 3:12

my path.