Psalm 39:1-3

Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 39

The Fleeting Nature of Life

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

¹I 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.”^(A)
²I was speechless and quiet;
I kept silent, even from speaking good,
and my pain intensified.^(B)
³My heart grew hot within me;
as I mused, a fire burned.^(C)
I spoke with my tongue:

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