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Berean Standard Bible

“You hem me in behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me.”

Psalms 139:5

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David continues to reflect on how completely God surrounds him. Before a word is on his tongue, God already knows it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You hem me in behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me.

World English Bible (WEB)

You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me.

King James Version (KJV)

Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Detrás y delante me guarneciste, y sobre mí pusiste tu mano.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por delante y por detrás me rodeas, y colocas tu mano sobre mi cabeza.

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