Thematic Bible
Psalm 39:1 (show verse)
For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Davidic psalm.I said, “I will guard my ways
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
Psalm 39:2 (show verse)
I kept silent, even from speaking good,
and my pain intensified.
Psalm 39:3 (show verse)
as I mused, a fire burned.
I spoke with my tongue:
Psalm 39:4 (show verse)
and the number of my days.
Let me know how short-lived I am.
Psalm 39:5 (show verse)
and my life span as nothing in Your sight.
Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor.
Psalm 39:6 (show verse)
Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them.
Psalm 39:7 (show verse)
My hope is in You.
Psalm 39:8 (show verse)
do not make me the taunt of fools.
Psalm 39:9 (show verse)
because of what You have done.
Psalm 39:10 (show verse)
I fade away because of the force of Your hand.
Psalm 39:11 (show verse)
consuming like a moth what is precious to him;
every man is only a vapor.
Psalm 39:12 (show verse)
and listen to my cry for help;
do not be silent at my tears.
For I am a foreigner residing with You,
a temporary resident like all my fathers.
Psalm 39:13 (show verse)
so that I may be cheered up
before I die and am gone.”