Summary
The psalm opens with the psalmist recognizing that God knows him fully—his thoughts, actions, and even unspoken words. He marvels at God's omnipresence, imagining that God follows him everywhere, from heaven to the depths of the earth. The writer emphasizes the wondrous nature of God's knowledge, which is beyond human comprehension. He then reflects on his own creation, describing being formed in the womb and recorded in God's book before birth. The psalmist praises God's marvelous works and acknowledges the certainty of God's awareness of all his deeds. He expresses hatred for those who oppose God and seeks God's judgment upon the wicked. Finally, he asks God to examine his heart, test him, and guide him into eternal righteousness.