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Psalms 139:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

How precious your thoughts are to me, O God! How countless they are!

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing wonder and gratitude at how valuable and countless God's thoughts toward him are.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to King David, who often reflected on God's intimate knowledge of and care for him. In ancient Hebrew culture, thoughts were considered the deepest expression of one's heart and intentions. David is marveling at God's constant, loving attention to his life.

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