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The psalmist shows wonder at God being everywhere at all times.
In this wisdom psalm, the psalmist opens every part of his life to God. He invites God to examine his thoughts, actions, and words. Even though life is difficult, he wants to grow in wisdom so that he does not share in the judgment of the wicked (Psalm 141:5; 142:3; 143:8, 10; 144:3–4).
The psalmist also knows that he cannot escape from the Lord. His stress fades as he remembers that God has cared for him with love, even before he was born (Psalm 139:13–18). He ends by asking God to keep examining him and to guide him on the path of wisdom (Psalm 139:23–24).
In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).
David God’s Uniqueness Life After Death The Cloud and Fire The Heart in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms
Glossary
Foreknowledge God, Being and Attributes of Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of Right Hand
Topics
God: Guide God: Knowledge of God: Onnipresent God: Presence of God: Ubiquitous Heart: Known to God The Holy Spirit: is God: As Omnipresent The Ocean The Providence of God: Saints should Have Full Confidence In Travel