Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! New Living Translation How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! English Standard Version How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Berean Standard Bible How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! King James Bible How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! New King James Version How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! New American Standard Bible How precious also are Your thoughts for me, God! How vast is the sum of them! NASB 1995 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! NASB 1977 How precious also are Thy thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Legacy Standard Bible How precious are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Amplified Bible How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Christian Standard Bible God, how precious your thoughts are to me; how vast their sum is! Holman Christian Standard Bible God, how difficult Your thoughts are for me to comprehend; how vast their sum is! American Standard Version How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! Contemporary English Version Your thoughts are far beyond my understanding, much more than I could ever imagine. English Revised Version How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! GOD'S WORD® Translation How precious are your thoughts concerning me, O God! How vast in number they are! Good News Translation O God, how difficult I find your thoughts; how many of them there are! International Standard Version How deep are your thoughts, God! How great is their number! Majority Standard Bible How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! NET Bible How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total! New Heart English Bible How precious to me are your thoughts, God. How vast is the sum of them. Webster's Bible Translation How precious also are thy thoughts to me, O God! how great is the sum of them! World English Bible How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is their sum! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd how precious Your thoughts have been to me, "" O God, how great has been their sum! Young's Literal Translation And to me how precious have been Thy thoughts, O God, how great hath been their sum! Smith's Literal Translation And to me how were thy thoughts precious, O God! how were their heads strong! Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut to me thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honourable: their principality is exceedingly strengthened. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible How precious to me are your designs, O God; how vast the sum of them! New Revised Standard Version How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow precious also are thy mercies to me, O God! How great is the sum of them? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But your friends are very precious to me, oh, God, and they have strengthened their rulers greatly. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How weighty also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! Brenton Septuagint Translation But thy friends, O God, have been greatly honoured by me; their rule has been greatly strengthened. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context You Have Searched Me and Known Me…16Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! 18If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.… Cross References Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Romans 11:33-34 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” Job 42:2-3 “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. / You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, / to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Job 5:9 the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Psalm 92:5 How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Job 26:14 Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?” Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Treasury of Scripture How precious also are your thoughts to me, O God! how great is the sum of them! precious Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Proverbs 8:31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Isaiah 55:8,9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD… how great Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalm 36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. Jump to Previous Dear Great Precious Sum Thoughts Vast WeightyJump to Next Dear Great Precious Sum Thoughts Vast WeightyPsalm 139 1. David praises God for his all-seeing providence17. And for this infinite mercies 19. He defies the wicked 23. He prays for sincerity How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God This phrase emphasizes the value and esteem the psalmist places on God's thoughts. In biblical context, "thoughts" can refer to God's plans, purposes, and intentions. The Hebrew word for "precious" suggests something rare and valuable, akin to jewels or treasures. This reflects the psalmist's deep appreciation for God's wisdom and understanding. The phrase echoes the sentiment found in Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's thoughts and ways are described as higher than human thoughts and ways. It also connects to the idea of God's omniscience, as seen earlier in Psalm 139, where God's intimate knowledge of the psalmist is detailed. The reverence for God's thoughts can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the wisdom of God in 1 Corinthians 1:24. how vast is their sum! Persons / Places / Events 1. David- The author of Psalm 139, King David, is expressing his awe and reverence for God's omniscience and intimate knowledge of him. 2. God - The central figure in this verse, whose thoughts and knowledge are described as precious and vast. 3. Israel - While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalms often reflects the relationship between God and His chosen people, Israel. Teaching Points The Value of God's ThoughtsGod's thoughts towards us are not only numerous but also precious. Recognizing their value can transform our perspective on life's challenges. God's Omniscience and Care Understanding that God knows us intimately and cares deeply for us can provide comfort and assurance in times of uncertainty. Reflecting on God's Wisdom Regular meditation on the vastness of God's wisdom can lead to greater trust and reliance on His guidance in our daily lives. Personal Relationship with God This verse encourages believers to cultivate a personal relationship with God, appreciating His thoughts and plans for us. Gratitude for God's Thoughts Developing a heart of gratitude for God's thoughts can lead to a more joyful and contented life.(17) Precious.--Rather, weighty, the first meaning of the word. The parallelism requires this, as also the peculiar word for "thoughts," for which see Psalm 139:2. We have here the antithesis to that verse: while the Divine penetration discovers the most intimate thought of man, man finds God's secrets incomprehensible.Verse 17. - How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! If God's works are admirable, and, therefore, precious, so still more are his thoughts - those deep counsels of his, which must have preceded all manifestation of himself in act or work. How great is the sum of them! Were they all added together, how immeasurable would be the amount! What a treasure of wisdom and knowledge; Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Howמַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what precious to me יָּקְר֣וּ (yā·qə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3365: To be heavy, valuable, to make rare are Your thoughts, רֵעֶ֣יךָ (rê·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7454: Purpose, aim O God, אֵ֑ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty how מֶ֥ה (meh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what vast עָ֝צְמוּ (‘ā·ṣə·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6105: To bind fast, close, powerful, numerous, to crunch the bones is their sum! רָאשֵׁיהֶֽם׃ (rā·šê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head Links Psalm 139:17 NIVPsalm 139:17 NLT Psalm 139:17 ESV Psalm 139:17 NASB Psalm 139:17 KJV Psalm 139:17 BibleApps.com Psalm 139:17 Biblia Paralela Psalm 139:17 Chinese Bible Psalm 139:17 French Bible Psalm 139:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 139:17 How precious to me are your thoughts (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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