39:1 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A song of David. I said, “I will be careful how I act. I will not sin by what I say. I will be careful what I say around wicked people.”
39:2 So I kept very quiet. I didn’t even say anything good. But I became even more upset.
39:3 I became very angry inside. And the more I thought about it, the angrier I became. So I spoke:
39:4 “Lord, tell me when the end will come. How long will I live? Let me know how long I have.
39:5 You have given me only a short life. My lifetime is like nothing to you. Everyone’s life is only a breath. Selah
39:6 A person is like a shadow moving about. All his work is for nothing. He collects things, but he doesn’t know who will get them.
39:7 “So, Lord, what hope do I have? You are my hope.
39:8 Save me from all my sins. Don’t let wicked fools make fun of me.
39:9 I am quiet. I do not open my mouth. You are the one who has done this.
39:10 Quit punishing me. Your beating is about to kill me.
39:11 You correct and punish people for their sins. Like a moth, you destroy what they love. Everyone’s life is only a breath. Selah
39:12 “Lord, hear my prayer. Listen to my cry. Do not ignore my tears. I am like a visitor with you. Like my ancestors, I’m only here a short time.
39:13 Leave me alone so I can be happy. Soon I will leave and be no more.”
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