Psalms
“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
Psalms 139:8
Psalms 139:8 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, God's presence promise, and feeling forsaken — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8“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
Common questions
What does Psalms 139:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 139:8 reads: "If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there." The verse speaks to God's presence, God's presence promise, and feeling forsaken. 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 139:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there." is Psalms 139:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 139.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 139:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 139:8 include Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:9, and Deuteronomy 31:6. Reading them alongside Psalms 139:8 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Psalms 139:8?
Read Psalms 139:8 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.