What does Psalms 139:14 mean?

Psalms 139:14 (KJV) reads: "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." — This verse is from Psalms in the Old Testament. Read the full in-depth commentary at thelivingsword.org/commentary/psalms/139/14.

What is the context of Psalms 139:14?

Psalms 139:14 is found in Psalms chapter 139, verse 14. Psalms is part of the Old Testament. Read the full chapter at thelivingsword.org/read/psalms/139.

Commentary on Psalms 139:14 — The Living Sword

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This is Psalms 139:14 from the King James Version. Read the full in-depth commentary and application notes at The Living Sword Bible: thelivingsword.org/commentary/psalms/139/14.

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Psalms 139:14 (King James Version)

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Psalms 139:14 is verse 14 of chapter 139 in the Book of Psalms, part of the Old Testament. In the King James Version (1611), it reads: “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”

Psalms 139:14 (King James Version): "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalms 139:14 appears in the Book of Psalms, Old Testament, chapter 139, verse 14. The Book of Psalms was written by John son of Zebedee, the apostle Jesus loved (c. AD 85–95). John's Gospel is theologically the deepest of the four Gospels and one of the most profound documents ever written. Its stated purpose is clear: 'These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name' (20:31). John opens not with a genealogy or a birth narrative but with a cosmic prologue: 'In the beginning was the Wor Key themes in Psalms include: I AM, eternal life, love, Holy Spirit, resurrection. To study Psalms 139:14 in depth — including word-by-word analysis in the original Hebrew and Aramaic, cross-references, multiple translations (KJV, WEB, Geneva, ASV, YLT, Darby), and AI-powered commentary — visit The Living Sword Bible at thelivingsword.org.

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