Thematic Bible
Psalm 39:1 (show verse)
([Psalm of David]) I said: I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue. I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle while the wicked are in my presence.
Psalm 39:2 (show verse)
I was silent and refrained from good. My sorrow grew worse.
Psalm 39:3 (show verse)
My heart grew hot within me. A fire would kindle during my meditation. Then I spoke with my tongue:
Psalm 39:4 (show verse)
Jehovah, please make me to know my end. What is the extent of my days? Let me know how temporary (frail) (destitute) I am.
Psalm 39:5 (show verse)
Indeed, you have made the length of my days very short. My life span is nothing compared to yours. Certainly, everyone alive is like a whisper in the wind.
Psalm 39:6 (show verse)
Every man walks about like a vain illusion. He makes a lot of noise over nothing. He hoards riches and does not know who will receive them.
Psalm 39:7 (show verse)
Jehovah, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
Psalm 39:8 (show verse)
Deliver me from all my sin. Do not disgrace me in front of godless fools.
Psalm 39:9 (show verse)
I remained speechless. I did not open my mouth because you have done this.
Psalm 39:10 (show verse)
Remove the plague you laid upon me. My life is over because you apposed me with your hand.
Psalm 39:11 (show verse)
With stern reproof you discipline people for their iniquity. Like a moth you consume what is dear to them. Certainly, everyone is like a breath of air.
Psalm 39:12 (show verse)
Hear my prayer, O Jehovah. Open your ear (listen) to my cry for help. Do not be deaf to my tears, for I am a foreign resident with you, a stranger like all my fathers.
Psalm 39:13 (show verse)
Look away from me so that I may smile again before I go away and am no more.