17 How [a]dear therefore are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them, they are more than the sand: when I awake, [b]I am still with thee.

19 Oh that thou wouldest [slay], O God, the wicked and bloody men, to whom I say, Depart ye from me:

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  1. Psalm 139:17 How ought we to esteem the excellent declaration of thy wisdom in the creation of man?
  2. Psalm 139:18 I continually see new occasions to meditate in thy wisdom, and to praise thee.

17 How precious to me are your thoughts,[a](A) God!(B)
    How vast is the sum of them!
18 Were I to count them,(C)
    they would outnumber the grains of sand(D)
    when I awake,(E) I am still with you.

19 If only you, God, would slay the wicked!(F)
    Away from me,(G) you who are bloodthirsty!(H)

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  1. Psalm 139:17 Or How amazing are your thoughts concerning me