What does Psalm 139:3 mean?

Psalm 139:3 highlights themes such as omnipresence, guidance, intimacy when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 139:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

1O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.

2Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

3Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.

4For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

5Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.

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Matthew 10:30
Jesus teaches that God knows even the number of hairs on our heads, emphasizing His intimate knowledge of us.