God takes strict notice of every step we take, every right step and every by step. of Such thoughts should restrain us from sin.

Psalm 139:1-2 … Verses 7-16 We cannot see God, but he can see us. God knows all things. He knows what rule we walk by, what end we walk toward, what company we walk with. Ps 139:1-24. The way of godliness is pleasing to God, and profitable to us; and will end in everlasting life. Or it signifies that he was so near to him that his hand was upon him, and he was perfectly known; as anything is that is before a man, and he has his hand upon. God knows all things. (d) You so guide me with your hand, that I can turn no way, but where you appoint me. No veil can hide us from God; not the thickest darkness. There is not a vain word, not a good word, but thou knowest from what thought it came, and with what design it was uttered.

but rather his hand of power and providence, to preserve, protect, and defend him. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Psalm 139. Wherever we are, we are under the eye and hand of God. Admonition to the wicked and comfort to the pious are alike implied inferences from these doctrines. Surely we ought not to use our members and senses, which are so curiously fashioned, as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Here is a Bible study and commentary on Psalm 139 so that we can better understand what David was telling us in this most amazing psalm. It would help to keep us in the fear of the Lord all the day long, if, when we wake in the morning, our first thoughts were of him: and how shall we admire and bless our God for his precious salvation, when we awake in the world of glory! That God knows all things, is omniscient; that he is every where, is omnipresent; are truths acknowledged by all, yet they are seldom rightly believed in by mankind. The psalmist's hatred to sin, and desire to be led aright. Proud member Escape is impossible. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Psalm 139. Verses 1-6 God has perfect knowledge of us, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. and laid thine hand upon me; not his afflicting hand, which sometimes presses hard; though the Targum thus paraphrases it, "and stirred against me the stroke of thine hand:''. In the most distant corners of the world, in heaven, or in hell, I cannot go out of thy reach. Gordon Churchyard. Psalm 139:10 "Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." We cannot think how many mercies we have received from him. The notes explain some of the words with a *star by them.

Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 139 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. How should we then delight to meditate on God's love to sinners in Jesus Christ, the sum of which exceeds all reckoning! Verses 1-6 God has perfect knowledge of us, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. On the other hand, the believer cannot be removed from the supporting, comforting presence of his Almighty Friend. You have beset me behind and before, and laid your hand on me. (1-6) He is every where present. Sin is hated, and sinners lamented, by all who fear the Lord. All the saints desire to be kept and led in this way, that they may not miss it, turn out of it, or tire in it. (7-16) The psalmist's hatred to sin, and desire to be led aright. We cannot by searching find how God searches us out; nor do we know how we are known. if there be any wicked way in me, let me see it; and do thou root it out of me.

Admonition to the wicked and comfort to the pious are alike implied inferences from these doctrines.

He is every where present. As the Lord knows us thoroughly, and we are strangers to ourselves, we should earnestly desire and pray to be searched and proved by his word and Spirit.