139:2 You know when I sit down and when I get up;
even from far away you understand my motives.
139:3 You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; 1
you are aware of everything I do. 2
139:4 Certainly 3 my tongue does not frame a word
without you, O Lord, being thoroughly aware of it. 4
139:5 You squeeze me in from behind and in front;
you place your hand on me.
139:6 Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension;
it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it. 5
139:7 Where can I go to escape your spirit?
Where can I flee to escape your presence? 6
139:8 If I were to ascend 7 to heaven, you would be there.
If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be. 8
139:9 If I were to fly away 9 on the wings of the dawn, 10
and settle down on the other side 11 of the sea,
139:10 even there your hand would guide me,
your right hand would grab hold of me.
139:11 If I were to say, “Certainly the darkness will cover me, 12
and the light will turn to night all around me,” 13