Holy Scripture
Psalms 139:8
A church father on this verse
“Since, therefore, all things are seen and heard, let us fear him and abandon the abominable lusts that spawn evil works, in order that we may be shielded by his mercy from the coming judgments. For where can any of us escape from his mighty hand? For the Scripture says somewhere, "Where shall I go, and where shall I b…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; Thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
6The proud have hidden a snare for me, And have stretched out ropes for snares for my feet; They set a stumbling block for me near the path. Pause.
7I said to the Lord, Thou art my God; Hearken, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication.
— Psalms 139:8 —
9Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, according to my desire: They have devised mischief against me; Forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause.
10As for the head of them that compass me, The mischief of their lips shall cover them.