Psalms 139:17 bbe — How dear are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the number of them!

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"How dear are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the number of them!"

— Psalms 139:17, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!”
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WEB
“How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!”
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NET
“How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total!”
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Psalms 139 — Context

I will give you praise, for I am strangely and delicately formed; your works are great wonders, and of this my soul is fully conscious.

My frame was not unseen by you when I was made secretly, and strangely formed in the lowest parts of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book all my days were recorded, even those which were purposed before they had come into being.

How dear are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the number of them!

If I made up their number, it would be more than the grains of sand; when I am awake, I am still with you.

If only you would put the sinners to death, O God; go far from me, you men of blood.

For they go against you with evil designs, and your haters make sport of your name.

Psalms 139:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 139:17 say?

Psalms 139:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “How dear are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the number of them!”

Where is Psalms 139:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 139:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, verse 17.

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 139:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 139:17 in?

Psalms 139:17 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 139:17?

Psalms 139:17 reads (BBE): “How dear are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the number of them!” 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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