Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Because it is
King James Version
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
Holman Bible
because of what You have done.
International Standard Version
I remain silent; I do not open my mouth, for you are the one who acted.
A Conservative Version
I was mute. I opened not my mouth, because thou did it.
American Standard Version
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; Because thou didst it.
Amplified
“I am mute, I do not open my mouth,
Because it is You who has done it.
Bible in Basic English
I was quiet, and kept my mouth shut; because you had done it.
Darby Translation
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; for thou hast done it.
Julia Smith Translation
I was dumb, I will not open my mouth; for thou didst
King James 2000
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because you did it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I am mute. I do not open my mouth, for you, yourself, have done [it].
Modern King James verseion
I was dumb, I did not open my mouth; because You have done it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I became dumb, and opened not my mouth; for it was thy doing.
NET Bible
I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.
New Heart English Bible
I was mute. I did not open my mouth, because you did it.
The Emphasized Bible
I am dumb, I cannot open my mouth, for, thou, hast done it.
Webster
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
World English Bible
I was mute. I didn't open my mouth, because you did it.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have been dumb, I open not my mouth, Because Thou -- Thou hast done it.
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 39:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Fleeting Nature Of Life
8
Deliver me from all my sin. Do not disgrace me in front of godless fools.
9
Because it is
Cross References
Job 2:10
He said to her: You are talking like a godless fool. We accept the good that God gives us. Should we not also accept the bad? Through all this Job did not speak sinful words.
2 Samuel 16:10
What business is this of yours? The king said to Abishai and his brother Joab. If Jehovah told him to curse me who am I to stop him?
Leviticus 10:3
Moses said to Aaron: This is what Jehovah was speaking about when he said: 'All who serve me must respect my holiness. I will reveal my glory to my people.' But Aaron remained silent.
1 Samuel 3:18
Then Samuel told Eli everything. Eli replied: He is Jehovah! He will do what he thinks is right.
Job 1:21
He said: I was born with nothing (naked), and I will die with nothing. Jehovah gave, and now he has taken away. Blessed be the name of Jehovah!
Job 40:4-5
I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? I will put my hand over my mouth.
Psalm 38:13
But I am like some one deaf and speechless.
Daniel 4:35
All the inhabitants of the earth are considered as nothing. He does according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth. None can stop him, or say to him: 'What do you do?'