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

King James Version with Apocrypha

"If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me."

— Psalms 139:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 139 — Context

8

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

9

If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

10

Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.

11

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

12

Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

13

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

14

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Psalms 139:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 139:11 say?
Psalms 139:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.”
Where is Psalms 139:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 139:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, verse 11.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 139:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 139:11 in?
Psalms 139:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 139:11?
Psalms 139:11 reads (KJVA): “If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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