King James Version
psalm 139:13 in the King James Version says “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 139 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
psalm 139:13 · KJV
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. hideth: Heb. darkeneth not the darkness and: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. substance: or, strength, or, body
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