微读圣经

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.”39:1 Ps 34:13; Jms 3:5–12

2I was speechless and quiet;

I kept silent, even from speaking good,

and my pain intensified.39:2 Jb 40:4; Ps 38:13

3My heart grew hot within me;

as I mused, a fire burned.39:3 Ps 32:4; Jr 20:9; Lk 24:32

I spoke with my tongue:

4“Lord, make me aware of my end

and the number of my days

so that I will know how short-lived I am.39:4 Ps 78:39; 90:12; 103:14

5In fact, you have made my days just inches long,

and my life span is as nothing to you.

Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor.39:5 Ps 62:9; 89:47; 144:4Selah

6Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.

Indeed, they rush around in vain,

gathering possessions

without knowing who will get them.39:6 Ps 49:10; Ec 2:18–19; Lk 12:20; 1Co 7:31

7“Now, Lord, what do I wait for?

My hope is in you.39:7 Ps 38:15

8Rescue me from all my transgressions;

do not make me the taunt of fools.39:8 Ps 44:13; 79:4; 119:22

9I am speechless; I do not open my mouth

because of what you have done.39:9 Ps 39:2

10Remove your torment from me.

Because of the force of your hand I am finished.39:10 Jb 9:34; 13:21; Ps 32:4

11You discipline a person with punishment for iniquity,

consuming like a moth what is precious to him;39:11 Is 50:9

yes, every human being is only a vapor.39:11 Ps 39:5Selah

12“Hear my prayer, Lord,

and listen to my cry for help;

do not be silent at my tears.39:12 Ps 35:22

For I am here with you as an alien,

a temporary resident like all my ancestors.39:12 1Ch 29:15; Heb 11:13; 1Pt 2:11

13Turn your angry gaze from me

so that I may be cheered up

before I die and am gone.”39:13 Jb 7:19; 10:20–21; Ps 102:24

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