Psalms 139:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 139:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Even there shall thy hand lead me, And thy right hand shall hold me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Even there shall thy hand lead me, And thy right hand shall hold me.
Psalms 139:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 139

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Even there shall thy hand lead me, And thy right hand shall hold me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Even there shall thy hand lead me, etc.] For he could not get there with all the assistance of the wings of the morning, could they be had, without the leadings of divine Providence; and when there, being a good man, should experience the leadings of divine grace; let the people of God be where they will, he heads them as a parent his child, teaching him to go; and as a shepherd his flock, into green pastures, and to fountains of living water; he leads to himself, and to his Son by his Spirit; into communion and fellowship with them, and to a participation of all blessings grace; guides them with his counsel, and directs all their ways and going; and thy right hand shall hold me; the Lord…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Even there shall thy hand lead me - I shall find thee there; thy hand would be upon me; I should not have gone from thy presence. And thy right hand shall hold me - Still hold me; still be laid upon me. I should find myself there, as certainly as here, in thy hand; and in the same sense - either to seize upon me if I went astray, or to protect me, if obedient, supported by thee in all the perils of the flight. God, still the same - the same in all respects - would be with me there as he is here. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 63:8, Psa 73:23, Psa 143:9, Psa 143:10; Isa 41:13 Psalms 139:11”
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