Psalms 39:1-5 ▼

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.|

2 I was as silent as a mute person; I said nothing, not even something good, and my distress deepened.

3 My heart within me became incensed; as I thought about it, the fire burned. Then I spoke out:

4 |LORD, let me know how my life ends, and the standard by which you will measure my days, whatever it is! Then I will know how transient my life is.

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