Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
New American Standard Bible
And what is the extent of my days;
Let me know how
King James Version
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
Holman Bible
and the number of my days.
Let me know how short-lived I am.
International Standard Version
"LORD, let me know how my life ends, and the standard by which you will measure my days, whatever it is! Then I will know how transient my life is.
A Conservative Version
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is. Let me know how frail I am.
American Standard Version
Jehovah, make me to know mine end, And the measure of my days, what it is; Let me know how frail I am.
Amplified
“Lord, let me know my [life’s] end
And [to appreciate] the extent of my days;
Let me know how frail I am [how transient is my stay here].
Darby Translation
Make me to know, Jehovah, mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: I shall know how frail I am.
Julia Smith Translation
O Jehovah, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; I shall know how I fail.
King James 2000
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Let me know, O Yahweh, my end, and what is the measure of my days. Let me know how transient I [am]."
Modern King James verseion
O Jehovah, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; I know how frail I am.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"LORD, let me know mine end, and the number of my days: that I may be certified how long I have to live.
NET Bible
"O Lord, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!
New Heart English Bible
"LORD, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
The Emphasized Bible
Let me know, O Yahweh, mine end, And the measure of my days - what it is, I would know how short-lived I am.
Webster
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
World English Bible
"Yahweh, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
Youngs Literal Translation
Cause me to know, O Jehovah, mine end, And the measure of my days -- what it is,' I know how frail I am.
Themes
Afflictions, Prayer During » That we may be taught the uncertainty of life
natural Death » Pray to be prepared for
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of our days,) of the shortness of life
Topics
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 39:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Fleeting Nature Of Life
3 My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue, 4 Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am. 5 You have made my days no longer than a hand's measure; and my years are nothing in your eyes; truly, every man is but a breath. (Selah.)
Names
Cross References
Psalm 119:84
How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?
Job 14:13
If only you would keep me safe in the underworld, putting me in a secret place till your wrath is past, giving me a fixed time when I might come to your memory again!
Psalm 103:14
For he has knowledge of our feeble frame; he sees that we are only dust.