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Psalm 39:7-9
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7 Humans are nothing but a passing shadow;
    the riches they amass are a mere breath,
    and they do not know who will enjoy them.[a]
8 “So now, O Lord, what do I wait for?
    My hope is in you.
9 Deliver me from all my sins;
    do not subject me to the taunts of fools.[b]

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  1. Psalm 39:7 This passage is reminiscent of Ecclesiastes.
  2. Psalm 39:9 Fools: see notes on Ps 14:2, 3.
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Psalm 39:7-9
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7 “But now, Lord, what do I look for?
    My hope is in you.(A)
8 Save me(B) from all my transgressions;(C)
    do not make me the scorn(D) of fools.
9 I was silent;(E) I would not open my mouth,(F)
    for you are the one who has done this.(G)

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