KJV ORIGINAL
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This kind of knowledge is too amazing for me to understand; it's beyond my reach, and I can't grasp it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing humble amazement that God's understanding of him is so complete and perfect that it's beyond human comprehension.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 139 is a poetic song attributed to King David in the Old Testament, where he reflects on God's intimate and all-knowing presence in every aspect of human life. In the verses before this one, David marvels at how God searches and knows his thoughts, words, and ways, emphasizing divine omniscience. This verse specifically captures David's humble admission that such profound knowledge from God is beyond human grasp.
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