1 I told myself, “I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around.” ISV — Psalm 39:1
2 I was as silent as a mute person; I said nothing, not even something good, and my distress deepened. ISV — Psalm 39:2
3 My heart within me became incensed; a39:3 Lit. hot as I thought about it, the fire burned. Then I b39:3 Lit. Then my mouth spoke out: ISV — Psalm 39:3
4 “LORD, let me know how my life ends, c39:4 Lit. my end and the standard by which you will measure d39:4 Lit. the measure of my days, whatever it is! Then I will know how transient my life is. ISV — Psalm 39:4
5 Look, you have made my life span fit in your hand; It is nothing compared to yours. Surely every person at their best is a puff of wind. Interlude ISV — Psalm 39:5
6 In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them. ISV — Psalm 39:6
7 How long, LORD, will I wait expectantly? I have placed my hope in you. ISV — Psalm 39:7
8 Deliver me from all my transgressions, and do not let fools scorn me.” ISV — Psalm 39:8
9 I remain silent; I do not open my mouth, for you are the one who acted. ISV — Psalm 39:9
10 Stop scourging me, since I have been crushed by your heavy hand. ISV — Psalm 39:10
11 You rebuke by chastening a man with the consequence of iniquities; you destroy what is attractive to him, as one would treat a moth. Indeed, every person is a puff of wind. Interlude ISV — Psalm 39:11
12 Hear my prayer, LORD, pay attention to my cry, and do not ignore my tears. I am an alien in your presence, a stranger just like my ancestors were. ISV — Psalm 39:12
13 Stop looking at me with chastisement, e39:13 The Heb. lacks with chastisement so I can smile again, before I depart and am no more. ISV — Psalm 39:13