Psalm 139:14
New International Version
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

New Living Translation
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.

English Standard Version
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Berean Standard Bible
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

King James Bible
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

New King James Version
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.

New American Standard Bible
I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

NASB 1995
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

NASB 1977
I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul knows it very well.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

Amplified Bible
I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

Christian Standard Bible
I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will praise You because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well.

American Standard Version
I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

Contemporary English Version
and I praise you because of the wonderful way you created me. Everything you do is marvelous! Of this I have no doubt.

English Revised Version
I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: wonderful are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will give thanks to you because I have been so amazingly and miraculously made. Your works are miraculous, and my soul is fully aware of this.

Good News Translation
I praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart.

International Standard Version
I praise you, because you are fearful and wondrous! Your work is wonderful, and I am fully aware of it.

Majority Standard Bible
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

NET Bible
I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

New Heart English Bible
I will give thanks to you, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and my soul knows that very well.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: wonderful are thy works; and that my soul well knoweth.

World English Bible
I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I confess You, because I have been fearfully distinguished. Your works [are] wonderful, "" And my soul is knowing [it] well.

Young's Literal Translation
I confess Thee, because that with wonders I have been distinguished. Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul is knowing it well.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will praise thee; for I was wonderfully distinguished: thy works are wonders, and my soul knew greatly.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will praise thee, for thou art fearfully magnified: wonderful are thy works, and my soul knoweth right well.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will confess to you, for you have been magnified terribly. Your works are miraculous, as my soul knows exceedingly well.

New American Bible
I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.

New Revised Standard Version
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will praise thee, because of the wonders which thou hast done; marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knows right well.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall give thanks to you because of the wonders that you have done, for your works are exalted and my soul knows it well.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will give thanks unto Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will give thee thanks; for thou art fearfully wondrous; wondrous are thy works; and my soul knows it well.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
You Have Searched Me and Known Me
13For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. 15My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.…

Cross References
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Job 10:8-12
Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me? / Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust? / Did You not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese? ...

Isaiah 44:24
Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,

Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Job 31:15
Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb?

Isaiah 64:8
But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.

Ecclesiastes 11:5
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones are formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.

1 Corinthians 12:18
But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.

Acts 17:28
‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Isaiah 43:7
everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.”


Treasury of Scripture

I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.

for I am fearfully

Genesis 1:26,27
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth…

marvellous

Psalm 92:4,5
For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands…

Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Psalm 111:2
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

right well.

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Psalm 139
1. David praises God for his all-seeing providence
17. And for this infinite mercies
19. He defies the wicked
23. He prays for sincerity














I praise You
The phrase "I praise You" is a declaration of worship and gratitude directed towards God. In Hebrew, the word for "praise" is "yadah," which conveys a sense of acknowledging and giving thanks. This act of praising God is not just a ritualistic expression but a heartfelt acknowledgment of His greatness and goodness. Historically, praise has been a central part of Jewish and Christian worship, reflecting a deep-seated recognition of God's sovereignty and benevolence. The psalmist begins with praise, setting the tone for a personal and intimate relationship with the Creator.

for I am fearfully and wonderfully made
The words "fearfully and wonderfully made" highlight the awe-inspiring nature of human creation. The Hebrew word for "fearfully" is "yare," which can mean to stand in awe or reverence. "Wonderfully" comes from the Hebrew "pala," meaning to be distinct or set apart. This phrase emphasizes the unique and intricate design of each individual, crafted by God with intentionality and purpose. From a historical perspective, this reflects the ancient understanding of humanity as the pinnacle of God's creation, a belief that has been foundational in Judeo-Christian thought.

Your works are wonderful
"Your works are wonderful" acknowledges the magnificence of God's creation beyond just humanity. The Hebrew word for "works" is "ma'aseh," referring to deeds or accomplishments. "Wonderful" again uses "pala," underscoring the extraordinary nature of all that God has made. This phrase invites believers to reflect on the beauty and complexity of the world around them, recognizing it as a testament to God's creative power and wisdom. Throughout scripture, God's works are celebrated as evidence of His glory and majesty.

I know that full well
The phrase "I know that full well" conveys a deep, personal conviction. The Hebrew word for "know" is "yada," which implies an intimate, experiential knowledge. This is not mere intellectual assent but a profound understanding that comes from personal experience and revelation. The psalmist expresses certainty and confidence in the truth of God's creative power and the value of His works. This assurance is a cornerstone of faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's design and purpose for their lives. Historically, this reflects the biblical emphasis on knowing God personally and intimately, beyond mere ritual or tradition.

(14) For I am . . .--Literally, because I am fearfully separated or distinguished (see Note on Psalm 26:7; Psalm 40:5), which might mean separated from the womb, i.e., born. (Comp. Galatians 1:15; Psalm 22:10.) Or if the reference is national rather than individual, it would imply, as so frequently, the choice of Israel by Jehovah in distinction to other races.

Verse 14. - I will praise thee. The note of praise, which has rung through the whole poem in an undertone, is here openly struck. Reflections upon God's wonderful works must overflow into praise; and the phenomena of man's creation and birth are, at least, as calculated to call forth praise and adoration as any other. For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. The wonderfulness of the human mechanism is so great that, if realized, it produces a sensation of fear. It has been said that, if we could see one-half of what is going on within us, we should not dare to move. Marvelous are thy works; i.e. thy doings generally. And that my soul knoweth right well. The extent of the marvelousness I may not be able to comprehend; but at least I know the fact that they are marvelous, That fact I know "right well."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will praise
אֽוֹדְךָ֗ (’ō·wḏ·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

You,
עַ֤ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I am fearfully
נוֹרָא֗וֹת (nō·w·rā·’ō·wṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

and wonderfully made.
נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי (nip̄·lê·ṯî)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6395: To be separated or distinct

Marvelous
נִפְלָאִ֥ים (nip̄·lā·’îm)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

[are] Your works,
מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ (ma·‘ă·śe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

and I
וְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (wə·nap̄·šî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

know this
יֹדַ֥עַת (yō·ḏa·‘aṯ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

very well.
מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily


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