Verse 1
Psalms 39:1
Free Bible Version
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For Jeduthun, the music director. A psalm of David. I told myself, “I will be careful in what I do, and not sin in what I say. I will keep my mouth shut when the wicked are around.”
Original Language Text
hebrew
לַ/מְנַצֵּ֥חַ ל/ידיתון לִֽ/ידוּת֗וּן מִזְמ֥וֹר לְ/דָוִֽד
English Translation
For the conductor, with stringed instruments; a psalm of David.
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Chapter 39 Context
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For Jeduthun, the music director. A psalm of David. I told myself, “I will be careful in what I do,...
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So I was completely silent—I didn't even say anything good. But the pain inside only got worse.
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My mind burned as if on fire; I had to say what I was thinking:
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Lord, remind me. How short is my life? How long do I have? Remind me how quickly my life will pass.
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Just look at the tiny amount of days you have given me! In your eyes my whole lifetime is like nothi...
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Human beings are just shadows walking around. They pointlessly rush through life, trying to pile up...
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So Lord, what am I looking for? I put my hope in you.
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Save me from my rebellion. Don't let me be mocked by fools.
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I will stay quiet, I won't say a word, for it's you who has done this to me.
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Please stop hitting me! Your beating has worn me out!
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When you discipline us, reprimanding us for our sins, it's like a moth eating up what is precious to...
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Please hear my prayer, Lord! Listen to my cry for help! Don't be deaf to my weeping. Please treat me...
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Please leave me alone so I can be cheerful again, before I am dead and gone.
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