8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

Other Translations of Psalm 139:8

King James Version

8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

English Standard Version

8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!

The Message

8 If I climb to the sky, you're there! If I go underground, you're there!

New King James Version

8 If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.

New Living Translation

8 If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 139:8

Commentary on Psalm 139:7-16

(Read Psalm 139:7-16)

We cannot see God, but he can see us. The psalmist did not desire to go from the Lord. Whither can I go? In the most distant corners of the world, in heaven, or in hell, I cannot go out of thy reach. No veil can hide us from God; not the thickest darkness. No disguise can save any person or action from being seen in the true light by him. Secret haunts of sin are as open before God as the most open villanies. On the other hand, the believer cannot be removed from the supporting, comforting presence of his Almighty Friend. Should the persecutor take his life, his soul will the sooner ascend to heaven. The grave cannot separate his body from the love of his Saviour, who will raise it a glorious body. No outward circumstances can separate him from his Lord. While in the path of duty, he may be happy in any situation, by the exercise of faith, hope, and prayer.