Psalms 139:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If I think to myself, 'Surely the darkness will hide me,' even the night around me becomes like light.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that even when he tries to hide in darkness, God's presence turns that darkness into light around him.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David, who often wrote about God's intimate knowledge of him during his years as a shepherd, warrior, and king. In ancient times, darkness was seen as a place of hiding and refuge, but David acknowledges that even darkness cannot conceal him from God's all-seeing presence.

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