Psalms 139:11

If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 139:11

BSB

If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me"-

AKJV

If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

CPDV

And I said: Perhaps darkness will overwhelm me, and the night will be my illumination, to my delight.

ERV

If I say, Surely the darkness shall overwhelm me, and the light about me shall be night;

NHEB

If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me; the light around me will be night;"

SMT

And saying, surely the darkness shall fall upon me; and the night shone about me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 139:11

IfIsayH559VerbSurelythedarknessH2822Noun MasculineshallcoverH7779VerbmeeventhenightH3915Noun MasculineshallbelightH216Noun FeminineaboutmeH1157Preposition

Commentary for Psalms 139:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 139:11

Summary

Darkness cannot conceal from divine perception.

Event

Seeking concealment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC