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that before I speak even a word, Adonai,
you know all about it already.
You have hemmed me in both behind and in front
and laid your hand on me.
Such wonderful knowledge is beyond me,
far too high for me to reach.

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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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