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Psalm 39 :: Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

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The Fleeting Nature of Life

For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

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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.”

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I was speechless and quiet;

I kept silent, even from speaking good,

and my pain intensified.

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My heart grew hot within me;

as I mused, a fire burned.

I spoke with my tongue:

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“LORD, make me aware of my end

and the number of my days

so that I will know how short-lived I am.

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“In fact, you have made my days just inches long,

and my life span is as nothing to you.

Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor.Selah

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“Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.

Indeed, they rush around in vain,

gathering possessions

without knowing who will get them.

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“Now, Lord, what do I wait for?

My hope is in you.

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“Rescue me from all my transgressions;

do not make me the taunt of fools.

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“I am speechless; I do not open my mouth

because of what you have done.

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“Remove your torment from me.

Because of the force of your hand I am finished.

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“You discipline a person with punishment for iniquity,

consuming like a moth what is precious to him;

yes, every human being is only a vapor.Selah

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“Hear my prayer, LORD,

and listen to my cry for help;

do not be silent at my tears.

For I am here with you as an alien,

a temporary resident like all my ancestors.

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“Turn your angry gaze from me

so that I may be cheered up

before I die and am gone.”

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Psalm Chapter 39 — Additional Translations:

King James Version New King James Version New Living Translation New International Version English Standard Version New American Standard Bible 2020 New American Standard Bible 1995 Legacy Standard Bible Amplified Bible New English Translation Revised Standard Version American Standard Version Young's Literal Translation Darby Translation Webster's Bible Hebrew Names Version Latin Vulgate Westminster Leningrad Codex Septuagint Smith Van Dyck Arabic Bible Open New Arabic Version Brenton's English Septuagint Reina Valera 1909 Reina-Valera 1960 Bible in Basic English Chinese Traditional Union Espanol Moderno Korean Holy Bible Louis Segond German Luther Russian Synodal Translation Sagradas Escrituras