Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
You know all about it, Lord.
New American Standard Bible
Behold, O Lord, You
King James Version
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
International Standard Version
Even before I have formed a word with my tongue, you, LORD, know it completely!
A Conservative Version
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou know it altogether.
American Standard Version
For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.
Amplified
Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken],
Behold, O Lord, You know it all.
Bible in Basic English
For there is not a word on my tongue which is not clear to you, O Lord.
Darby Translation
For there is not yet a word on my tongue, but lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.
Julia Smith Translation
For not a word in my tongue, behold, O Jehovah, thou knewest all of it
King James 2000
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, you know it altogether.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For [there is] not a word [yet] on my tongue, [but] behold, O Yahweh, you know it completely.
Modern King James verseion
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Jehovah, You know it altogether.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For lo, there is not a word in my tongue, but thou, O LORD, knowest it altogether.
NET Bible
Certainly my tongue does not frame a word without you, O Lord, being thoroughly aware of it.
New Heart English Bible
For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, LORD, you know it altogether.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely there hath not been a word on my tongue, but behold! O Yahweh, thou hast observed it on every side.
Webster
For there is not a word on my tongue, but lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
World English Bible
For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.
Youngs Literal Translation
For there is not a word in my tongue, Lo, O Jehovah, Thou hast known it all!
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 139:4
Prayers for Psalm 139:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The All-Knowing, Ever-Present God
3
You are aware of all my ways.
You know all about it, Lord.
You have placed Your hand on me.
Names
Cross References
Job 8:2
Your words
Psalm 50:19-21
and harness your tongue for deceit.
Job 42:3
Surely I spoke about things I did not understand,
things too wonderful for me to
Job 42:6-8
and repent in dust and ashes.
Psalm 19:14
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Jeremiah 29:23
because they have committed an outrage
Zephaniah 1:12
and punish the men who settle down comfortably,
who say to themselves:
The Lord will not do good or evil.
Malachi 3:13-16
“Your words against Me are harsh,”
Yet you ask: “What have we spoken against You?”
Matthew 12:35-37
Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is living and effective
James 1:26
If anyone
James 3:2-10
for we all stumble in many ways.
Job 38:2
with ignorant words?