Psalms 139:17

“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! etc.] The wordf1861 signifies that which is scarce and rare, and not to be attained and enjoyed; (see <090301>1 Samuel 3:1 <194908>Psalm 49:8); the thoughts and counsels of God are impenetrable and unsearchable; he knows our thoughts, as Aben Ezra observes, but we do not know his, (<19D902>Psalm 139:2); as well as it likewise signifies the worth and value of them; God’s thoughts are infinitely beyond ours, and infinitely more valuable and more important, and are concerning our welfare and happiness: it is marvellous that God should think of us at all; it is more so that his thoughts should not be thoughts of evil, to bring that evil upon its…”

“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! - On the word “thoughts,” see the notes at Psalms 139:2. Compare Psalms 139:23. The remark is made here doubtless in view of the numberless “thoughts” involved in planning and forming a frame so wondrous, and in the care necessary to bring it to perfection; to develop it; to provide for it; to guard and defend it. How many “thoughts” of a parent are employed in behalf of his children, in providing for them; teaching them; counseling them; anticipating their needs. How manymore thoughts are needful on the part of God in reference to each one of us: for there are numberless things necessary for us which cannot occupy the mind of a parent,…”

“Thoughts - Thy counsels on my behalf. Thou didst not only form me at first, but ever since my conception and birth, thy thoughts have been employed for me. Psalms 139:18”

“139:17 How precious are your thoughts about me: God’s investigation reveals loving care. Fellowship with the Lord provides riches beyond description.”

“precious: Psa 40:5; Pro 8:31; Isa 55:8, Isa 55:9; Jer 29:11; Eph 3:9, Eph 3:10 how great: Psa 31:19, Psa 36:7 Psalms 139:18”