Psalms 139:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 139:5

BSB

You hem me in behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me.

AKJV

You have beset me behind and before, and laid your hand on me.

CPDV

Behold, O Lord, you have known all things: the newest and the very old. You have formed me, and you have placed your hand over me.

ERV

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

NHEB

You encircle me behind and in front, and you place your hand upon me.

SMT

Thou didst press me behind and before, and thou wilt place thine hand upon me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 139:5

ThouhastbesetH6696VerbmebehindH268andbeforeH6924andlaidH7896VerbthinehandH3709Noun Feminineuponme

Commentary for Psalms 139:5

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

Overview of Psalms 139:5

Summary

Divine presence surrounds and constrains.

Event

Being surrounded

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC