1. O Lord, you examine me and know.
2. You know when I sit down and when I get up;even from far away you understand my motives.
3. You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest;you are aware of everything I do.
4. Certainly my tongue does not frame a wordwithout you, O Lord, being thoroughly aware of it.
5. You squeeze me in from behind and in front;you place your hand on me.
6. Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension;it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.
7. Where can I go to escape your spirit?Where can I flee to escape your presence?
8. If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there.If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be.