Thematic Bible
Psalm 39:1 (show verse)
I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.
Psalm 39:2 (show verse)
I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
Psalm 39:3 (show verse)
My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,
Psalm 39:4 (show verse)
Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
Psalm 39:5 (show verse)
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.)
Psalm 39:6 (show verse)
Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.
Psalm 39:7 (show verse)
And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? my hope is in you.
Psalm 39:8 (show verse)
Make me free from all my sins; do not let me be shamed by the man of evil behaviour.
Psalm 39:9 (show verse)
I was quiet, and kept my mouth shut; because you had done it.
Psalm 39:10 (show verse)
No longer let your hand be hard on me; I am wasted by the blows of your hand.
Psalm 39:11 (show verse)
By the weight of your wrath against man's sin, the glory of his form is wasted away; truly every man is but a breath. (Selah.)
Psalm 39:12 (show verse)
Let my prayer come to your ears, O Lord, and give attention to my cry, make an answer to my weeping: for my time here is short before you, and in a little time I will be gone, like all my fathers.
Psalm 39:13 (show verse)
Let your wrath be turned away from me, so that I may be comforted, before I go away from here, and become nothing.