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Darkness Cannot Hide Sin
Commentators unanimously agree that the psalmist is making a powerful point: it's impossible to hide from God. While we might use darkness to conceal our actions from others, to God, the darkest night is as bright as midday. Scholars like John Calvin note that we often act as if God can't see our secret sins, showing more fear of human judgment than divine omniscience. This verse serves as a stark reminder that every action is seen by God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 139:11
18th Century
Theologian
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me - If I seek to find refuge in the darkness of the night so that God would not see me.<…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 139:11
19th Century
Bishop
If I say ...—Rather,
I say only let darkness crush me,
And light become night around me.
Comme…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 139:11
19th Century
Preacher
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
The very night shall change its nature, and tu…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 139:11
16th Century
Theologian
If I shall say, etc. David represents himself as a man using every possible method to escape from an embarrassing situation. So, having ac…
John Gill
On Psalms 139:11
17th Century
Pastor
If I say, surely the darkness shall cover me
The darkness of a cloud or of the night, so that my actions shall not b…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 139:7–16
17th Century
Minister
We cannot see God, but he can see us. The psalmist did not desire to go from the Lord. Where can I go? In the most distant corners of the world, in…