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Psalms 139:11

Psalms 139:11
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee,.... Any thing that is done by men in it; or "darkeneth not from thee" (i), or causeth such darkness as to hinder the sight of any action committed. The Targum…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me - If I seek to find refuge in the darkness of the night so that God would not see me. The word rendered “cover” - שׁוף shûph - means properly to snap, to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 139:7-16

It is of great use to us to know the certainty of the things wherein we have been instructed, that we may not only believe them, but be able to tell why we believe them, and to give a reason of the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 139:11-12

And if I say, Nay, but darkness might shroud me,

And the light about me become night;

Even darkness hideth not from thee, &c.

It is as impossible to hide from God under cover of darkness as it is…

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