New International VersionI praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
New Living TranslationThank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
English Standard VersionI praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Berean Standard BibleI praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
King James BibleI will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
New King James VersionI will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
New American Standard BibleI will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
NASB 1995I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
NASB 1977I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul knows it very well.
Legacy Standard BibleI will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
Amplified BibleI will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
Christian Standard BibleI will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.
Holman Christian Standard BibleI will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well.
American Standard VersionI will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
Contemporary English Versionand I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt.
English Revised VersionI will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: wonderful are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationI will give thanks to you because I have been so amazingly and miraculously made. Your works are miraculous, and my soul is fully aware of this.
Good News TranslationI praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart.
International Standard VersionI praise you, because you are fearful and wondrous! Your work is wonderful, and I am fully aware of it.
NET BibleI will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;
New Heart English BibleI will give thanks to you, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and my soul knows that very well.
Webster's Bible TranslationI will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: wonderful are thy works; and that my soul well knoweth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
World English BibleI will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI confess You, because I have been fearfully distinguished. Your works [are] wonderful, "" And my soul is knowing [it] well.
Young's Literal Translation I confess Thee, because that with wonders I have been distinguished. Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul is knowing it well.
Smith's Literal TranslationI will praise thee; for I was wonderfully distinguished: thy works are wonders, and my soul knew greatly. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will praise thee, for thou art fearfully magnified: wonderful are thy works, and my soul knoweth right well.
Catholic Public Domain VersionI will confess to you, for you have been magnified terribly. Your works are miraculous, as my soul knows exceedingly well.
New American Bible
I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.
New Revised Standard Version
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
I will praise thee, because of the wonders which thou hast done; marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knows right well.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall give thanks to you because of the wonders that you have done, for your works are exalted and my soul knows it well.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
I will give thanks unto Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will give thee thanks; for thou art fearfully wondrous; wondrous are thy works; and my soul knowsit well.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context You Have Searched Me and Known Me… 13For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14I praiseYou,forI am fearfullyand wonderfully made.Marvelousare Your works,and Iknow thisvery well.15My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.…
Cross References Genesis 1:27So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Job 10:8-12Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me? / Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust? / Did You not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese? ...
Isaiah 44:24Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,
Jeremiah 1:5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Ephesians 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
Colossians 1:16For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Romans 11:36For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Job 31:15Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb?
Isaiah 64:8But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.
Ecclesiastes 11:5As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones are formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.
1 Corinthians 12:18But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.
Acts 17:28‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’
Revelation 4:11“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”
Proverbs 16:4The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
Isaiah 43:7everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.”
Treasury of Scripture I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well. for I am fearfully Genesis 1:26,27 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth… marvellous Psalm 92:4,5 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands… Psalm 104:24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Psalm 111:2 The works of the LORDare great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. right well. Jump to Previous ConfessConsciousDelicatelyDistinguishedFearfulFearfullyFormedFullFullyGreatMarvellousPraiseRightSoulStrangelyThanksWonderfulWonderfullyWondersWorksJump to Next ConfessConsciousDelicatelyDistinguishedFearfulFearfullyFormedFullFullyGreatMarvellousPraiseRightSoulStrangelyThanksWonderfulWonderfullyWondersWorksPsalm 139 1.David praises God for his all-seeing providence17.And for this infinite mercies19.He defies the wicked23.He prays for sincerityI praise YouThis phrase emphasizes the act of worship and gratitude towards God. Praise is a central theme throughout the Psalms, reflecting a heart of reverence and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness. In the context of ancient Israel, praise was often expressed through song, prayer, and communal worship, as seen in the temple practices. The act of praising God is a response to His character and deeds, aligning with the biblical call to worship found in passages like Psalm 100 and Psalm 150. for I am fearfully and wonderfully made
This acknowledges the intricate and intentional design of human beings by God. The term "fearfully" suggests a sense of awe and reverence, indicating that the creation of human life is a profound and sacred act. "Wonderfully made" highlights the complexity and beauty of God's creation, reflecting His wisdom and power. This aligns with the creation narrative inGenesis 1:27, where humans are made in the image of God, underscoring their unique value and purpose. The phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are described as God's workmanship inEphesians 2:10. Marvelous are Your works
This statement recognizes the excellence and grandeur of God's creation and deeds. The word "marvelous" conveys a sense of wonder and admiration, pointing to the extraordinary nature of God's actions. Throughout the Bible, God's works are depicted as both mighty and purposeful, from the creation of the world in Genesis to the miracles performed by Jesus in the Gospels. This phrase invites reflection on the vastness of God's creative power and His ongoing involvement in the world. and I know this very well
This expression of personal conviction and understanding suggests a deep, experiential knowledge of God's works. It implies that the psalmist has witnessed or experienced God's handiwork firsthand, leading to a confident affirmation of faith. This aligns with the biblical theme of knowing God through His creation and His acts in history, as seen inRomans 1:20, where God's invisible qualities are understood through what has been made. The phrase encourages believers to seek a personal and intimate relationship with God, grounded in the recognition of His presence and activity in their lives. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 139, King David, is expressing his awe and gratitude for God's intricate creation of human life. 2. GodThe Creator, who is praised for His marvelous works and the intricate design of human beings. 3. CreationThe event of God creating human beings, highlighting the complexity and intentionality of His work. Teaching Points Understanding Our ValueRecognize that each person is created with intentionality and purpose by God. This understanding should shape our self-worth and how we view others. Praise and WorshipLike David, we should respond to God's creation with praise. Acknowledging His works leads us to worship and gratitude. God's Sovereignty in CreationTrust in God's design and purpose for our lives, knowing that He has intricately woven us together with care and precision. Embracing Our UniquenessCelebrate the unique qualities and gifts God has given each of us, understanding that they are part of His marvelous works. Living with PurposeReflect on how being "fearfully and wonderfully made" calls us to live purposefully, aligning our lives with God's will and design. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 139
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What does the pineal gland do?(14) For Iam. . .--Literally, because I am fearfully separatedor distinguished(see Note on Psalm 26:7; Psalm 40:5), which might mean separated from the womb, i.e., born.(Comp. Galatians 1:15; Psalm 22:10.) Or if the reference is national rather than individual, it would imply, as so frequently, the choice of Israel by Jehovah in distinction to other races. Verse 14. - I will praise thee. The note of praise, which has rung through the whole poem in an undertone, is here openly struck. Reflections upon God's wonderful works must overflow into praise; and the phenomena of man's creation and birth are, at least, as calculated to call forth praise and adoration as any other. For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. The wonderfulness of the human mechanism is so great that, if realized, it produces a sensation of fear. It has been said that, if we could see one-half of what is going on within us, we should not dare to move. Marvelous arethy works; i. e. thy doings generally. And that my soul knoweth right well. The extent of the marvelousness I may not be able to comprehend; but at least I know the fact that they are marvelous, That fact I know "right well."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew I will praiseאֽוֹדְךָ֗(’ō·wḏ·ḵā)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3034:To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoanYou,עַ֤ל(‘al)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstforכִּ֥י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionI am fearfullyנוֹרָא֗וֹת(nō·w·rā·’ō·wṯ)Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frightenand wonderfully made.נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי(nip̄·lê·ṯî)Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6395:To be separated or distinctMarvelousנִפְלָאִ֥ים(nip̄·lā·’îm)Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6381:To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful[are] Your works,מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ(ma·‘ă·śe·ḵā)Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4639:An action, a transaction, activity, a product, propertyand Iוְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י(wə·nap̄·šî)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315:A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotionknow thisיֹדַ֥עַת(yō·ḏa·‘aṯ)Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3045:To knowvery well.מְאֹֽד׃(mə·’ōḏ)Adverb
Strong's 3966:Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily
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