Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 39
For Jeduthun, the music director. A psalm of David.1Ch 16:42
I told myself, “I will be careful in what I do, and not sin in what I say. I will keep my mouth shut39:1. Literally, “I will keep a muzzle over my mouth.” when the wicked are around.”Psa 141:3
So I was completely silent—I didn't even say anything good. But the pain inside only got worse.Psa 108:13
My mind burned as if on fire; I had to say what I was thinking:Act 17:16
Lord, remind me.39:4. The psalmist is not actually asking for information, but protesting that he is suffering when his life is so short. How short is my life? How long do I have? Remind me how quickly my life will pass.Rom 13:11
Just look at the tiny amount of days you have given me! In your eyes my whole lifetime is like nothing. Our lives here are just a breath… Selah.Psa 90:5-6; Psa 144:4
Human beings are just shadows walking around. They pointlessly rush through life, trying to pile up possessions without knowing who will get them.Job 8:9; Jer 17:11; Luk 12:20
So Lord, what am I looking for? I put my hope in you.
Save me from my rebellion.39:8. Sin is often regarded as rebellion against God. Don't let me be mocked by fools.
I will stay quiet, I won't say a word, for it's you who has done this to me.Mat 11:5
Please stop hitting me! Your beating has worn me out!
When you discipline us, reprimanding us for our sins, it's like a moth eating up what is precious to us. All of us are just a breath… Selah.Isa 51:8
Please hear my prayer, Lord! Listen to my cry for help! Don't be deaf to my weeping. Please treat me as your guest, passing through, just like my forefathers.1Ch 29:15; 2Co 5:6; Php 3:20; Heb 11:13
Please leave me alone so I can be cheerful again, before I am dead and gone.