Psalms 139:8 bbe — If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there.

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"If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there."

— Psalms 139:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 139:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there. ”
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Psalms 139 — Context

I am shut in by you on every side, and you have put your hand on me.

Such knowledge is a wonder greater than my powers; it is so high that I may not come near it.

Where may I go from your spirit? how may I go in flight from you?

If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there.

If I take the wings of the morning, and go to the farthest parts of the sea;

Even there will I be guided by your hand, and your right hand will keep me.

If I say, Only let me be covered by the dark, and the light about me be night;

Psalms 139:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 139:8 say?

Psalms 139:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there.”

Where is Psalms 139:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 139:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, verse 8.

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 139:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 139:8 in?

Psalms 139:8 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 139:8?

Psalms 139:8 reads (BBE): “If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there.” 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.

Psalms 139:8 bbe — If I go up to heaven, you are there: or if I make my bed in the underworld, you are there.

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