Psalms
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Psalms 139:14
Psalms 139:14 (KJV) speaks to worth in God, low self esteem, and unworthiness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?”
Psalms 8:4“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
Common questions
What does Psalms 139:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 139:14 reads: "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." The verse speaks to worth in God, low self esteem, and unworthiness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 139 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 139:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." is Psalms 139:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 139.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 139:14?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 139:14 include Genesis 1:27, 1 John 3:1, and Psalms 8:4. Reading them alongside Psalms 139:14 deepens the theme of worth in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 139:14?
Read Psalms 139:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.