Psalms
“Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.”
Psalms 139:3
Psalms 139:3 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, God's sovereignty, and feeling invisible — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”
Genesis 16:13“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:20“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
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Common questions
What does Psalms 139:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 139:3 reads: "Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways." The verse speaks to God's presence, God's sovereignty, and feeling invisible. 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 139:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways." is Psalms 139:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 139.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 139:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 139:3 include Genesis 16:13, Psalms 23:4, and 1 John 4:18. Reading them alongside Psalms 139:3 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Psalms 139:3?
Read Psalms 139:3 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.