Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 139
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 139, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
In structure and style, like the preceding (Psalms 104-142), this Psalm is clearly evinced to be David's. It is a prayer for pardon, and for relief from enemies; afflictions, as usual, producing confession and penitence. (Psa 143:1-12)
in thy faithfulness . . . and . . . righteousness--or, God's regard to the claims which He has permitted His people to make in His covenant.