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O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. 5You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.

Praying a Prayer like this is like asking for a psych eval and an autopsy at the same time. It reminds a person that there is one who knows both the entirety of our physical being as well as our soul. Not only does God know them but has crafted them personally.

In psalm 139 we see David praising God for His Omni-status - God's Omniscience, His Omnipresence and Omnipotence. We see David's praise of His creative purpose and His thoughts of care toward His creation. Finally, we see David's response of loyalty and trust.