Psalms 139:1-12

1Lord, you have searched me and known me.

2You know when I sit down and when I stand up; you understand my thoughts from far away.

3You observe my travels and my rest; you are aware of all my ways.

4Before a word is on my tongue, you know all about it, Lord.

5You have encircled me; you have placed your hand on me.

6This wondrous knowledge is beyond me. It is lofty; I am unable to reach it.

7Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

8If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.

9If I fly on the wings of the dawn and settle down on the western horizon,

10even there your hand will lead me; your right hand will hold on to me.

11If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light around me will be night”  —

12even the darkness is not dark to you. The night shines like the day; darkness and light are alike to you.