Psalm 139:17

How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

Cross-references

Psalm 40:5 Parallel

In Psalm 40:5, the same awe at God's countless thoughts and works toward us is echoed, emphasizing their vastness.

Psalm 71:15 Parallel

Psalm 71:15 says 'their number is past my knowledge' — directly parallel to the vast sum of God's thoughts in 139:17, emphasizing incomprehensible magnitude.

Psalm 92:5 Parallel

Psalm 92:5 praises God's deep thoughts — directly parallel to the precious and vast thoughts in 139:17, emphasizing their depth.

Psalm 147:5 Parallel

Psalm 147:5 declares God's understanding beyond measure — directly parallel to the vast sum of God's thoughts in 139:17, emphasizing infinite knowledge.

In Jeremiah 29:11, God's thoughts toward His people are explicitly good and peaceful, directly supporting the preciousness of those thoughts.

Isaiah 55:8 Contrast

In Isaiah 55:8, God's thoughts are declared higher than ours, contrasting the intimate preciousness of Psalm 139:17's perspective.

Isaiah 55:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 55:9, the vast difference between God's thoughts and ours is emphasized, complementing the marvel at their sum.