KJV ORIGINAL
Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even there your hand will guide me, and your right hand will hold me securely.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing complete confidence that God will guide and protect him no matter where he goes.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 139 is a psalm attributed to King David, where he reflects on God's intimate knowledge and omnipresence, emphasizing that no place is beyond God's reach. In this verse, David poetically describes how even in the farthest or most hidden locations, such as the heights of heaven or the depths of the sea, God's guiding hand remains with him. This highlights the ancient Israelite belief in God as a faithful protector during times of personal or national distress.
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