Psalms 39

Life Is Short

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

1I said, “I will be careful how I act

and will not sin by what I say.

I will be careful what I say

around wicked people.”

2So I kept very quiet.

I didn’t even say anything good,

but I became even more upset.

3I became very angry inside,

and as I thought about it, my anger burned.

So I spoke:

4“Lord, tell me when the end will come

and how long I will live.

Let me know how long I have.

5You have given me only a short life;

my lifetime is like nothing to you.

Everyone’s life is only a breath.Selah

6People are like shadows moving about.

All their work is for nothing;

they collect things but don’t know who will get them.

7“So, Lord, what hope do I have?

You are my hope.

8Save me from all my sins.

Don’t let wicked fools make fun of me.

9I am quiet; I do not open my mouth,

because you are the one who has done this.

10Quit punishing me;

your beating is about to kill me.

11You correct and punish people for their sins;

like a moth, you destroy what they love.

Everyone’s life is only a breath.Selah

12“Lord, hear my prayer,

and listen to my cry.

Do not ignore my tears.

I am like a visitor with you.

Like my ancestors, I’m only here a short time.

13Leave me alone so I can be happy

before I leave and am no more.”

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