Psalms 139:9 net — If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea,

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"If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea,"

— Psalms 139:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 139 — Context

6

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

7

Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence?

8

If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be.

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If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea,

10

even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me.

11

If I were to say,“Certainly the darkness will cover me, and the light will turn to night all around me,”

12

even the darkness is not too dark for you to see, and the night is as bright as day; darkness and light are the same to you.

Psalms 139:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 139:9 say?
Psalms 139:9 in the NET Bible reads: “If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea,”
Where is Psalms 139:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 139:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, verse 9.
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 139:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 139:9 in?
Psalms 139:9 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 139:9?
Psalms 139:9 reads (NET): “If I were to fly away on the wings of the dawn, and settle down on the other side of the sea,” 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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