Before a word is on my tongue
    you, Lord, know it completely.(A)
You hem me in(B) behind and before,
    and you lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,(C)
    too lofty(D) for me to attain.

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

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

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

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