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Psalm 139:5–6

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5You have aenclosed me behind and before,

And You have bput Your hand upon me.

6Such aknowledge is btoo wonderful for me;

It is too high, I cannot attain to it.

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Psalm 139:5: You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.

Cross references

  1. aPs 34:7; 125:2
  2. bJob 9:33
  3. aRom 11:33
  4. bJob 42:3

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

You hem me in, behind and before,

and lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

it is high; I cannot attain it.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

You hem me in behind and before,

and you lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,

too lofty for me to attain.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

You have encircled me;

you have placed your hand on me.

This wondrous knowledge is beyond me.

It is lofty; I am unable to reach it.

NLTNew Living Translation

You go before me and follow me.

You place your hand of blessing on my head.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,

too great for me to understand!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

You barricade me behind and in front,

and set your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.

It is set high; I cannot prevail against it.

KJV 1900King James Version

Thou hast beset me behind and before,

And laid thine hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

It is high, I cannot attain unto it.