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Psalms 139:3

Psalms 139:3
Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For there is not a word in my tongue,.... Expressed by it or upon it, just ready to be spoken; or, as the Targum,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Thou compassest my path ... - Margin, “winnowest.” The Hebrew word - זרה zârâh - means properly “to scatter,” to cast…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 139:1-6

David here lays down this great doctrine, That the God with whom we have to do has a perfect knowledge of us, and that…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Thou compassest Rather, Thou hast examined, lit. thou hast winnowed, or sifted, subjecting my life to the closest and…