YouVersion Logo
Search Icon

Psalms 39

39
Psalm 39
To the Overcomer, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.
1¶ I said, I will take heed to my ways that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bit while the wicked is against me.
2I was dumb with silence; I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
3My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue,
4Lord, make me to know my end and the measure of my days, what it is that I may know how long I am to be of this world.
5Behold, thou hast made my days as a handbreadth, and my age is as nothing before thee; verily every man that lives is altogether vanity. Selah.
6Surely man walks in darkness; surely they are disquieted in vain; they heap up riches not knowing who shall gather them.
7¶ And now, Lord, what shall I wait for? My hope is in thee.
8Deliver me from all my rebellions; do not make me the reproach of the foolish.
9I was dumb, I opened not my mouth because thou didst it.
10Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
11When thou with chastening dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his greatness to consume away like a moth; surely every man is vanity. Selah.
12Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
13O spare me, that I may recover strength before I go from here and be no more.

Currently Selected:

Psalms 39: JUB

Highlight

Share

Copy

None

Want to have your highlights saved across all your devices? Sign up or sign in

YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy