Psalm 39 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

Psa 39:1

Psa 39:1For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David.

I said to myself, “I will watch what I do
and not sin in what I say.
I will hold my tongue
when the ungodly are around me.”

Psa 39:2

Psa 39:2But as I stood there in silence—
not even speaking of good things—
the turmoil within me grew worse.

Psa 39:3

Psa 39:3The more I thought about it,
the hotter I got,
igniting a fire of words:

Psa 39:4

Psa 39:4“LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.

Psa 39:5

Psa 39:5You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best, each of us is but a breath.”
Interlude

Psa 39:6

Psa 39:6We are merely moving shadows,
and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.
We heap up wealth,
not knowing who will spend it.

Psa 39:7

Psa 39:7And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?
My only hope is in you.

Psa 39:8

Psa 39:8Rescue me from my rebellion.
Do not let fools mock me.

Psa 39:9

Psa 39:9I am silent before you; I won’t say a word,
for my punishment is from you.

Psa 39:10

Psa 39:10But please stop striking me!
I am exhausted by the blows from your hand.

Psa 39:11

Psa 39:11When you discipline us for our sins,
you consume like a moth what is precious to us.
Each of us is but a breath.
Interlude

Psa 39:12

Psa 39:12Hear my prayer, O LORD!
Listen to my cries for help!
Don’t ignore my tears.
For I am your guest—
a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.

Psa 39:13

Psa 39:13Leave me alone so I can smile again
before I am gone and exist no more.

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