Psalms 139:1

[To the chiefe Musician, A Psalme of Dauid.] O Lord, thou hast searched mee, and knowen me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

O LORD, You have searched me and known {me.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known `me'.
- American Standard Version (1901)

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> O Lord, you have knowledge of me, searching out all my secrets.
- Basic English Bible

{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known [me].
- Darby Bible

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
- Webster's Bible

Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me.
- World English Bible

To the Overseer. -- A Psalm by David. Jehovah, Thou hast searched me, and knowest.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For the Leader. A Psalm of David. O LORD, Thou hast searched me, and known me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 139:1

139:2 Afar off - Thou knowest what my thoughts will be in such and such circumstances, long before I know it, yea from all eternity.

139:3 Compassest - Thou discernest every step I take. It is a metaphor from soldiers besieging their enemies, and setting watches round about them.