Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 39

44 catchwords325 parallels

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Psalm 39 . 1 , David’s care of this thoughts; Psalm 39 . 4 , The consideration of the brevity and vanity of life; Psalm 39 . 7 , the reverence of God’s judgments , Psalm 39 . 10 , and prayer , are his bridles of impatience.

Jeduthun , probably the same as Ethan , 1 Chronicles 6 . 44 , was one of the sons of Merari , and is supposed to have been one the four masters of music , or leaders of bands , belonging to the temple service. It is therefore probable that David , having composed this Psalm , gave it to Jeduthun and his company to sing; and it is very likely , that it was written on the same occasion as the preceding. Psalm 62 . 1 , Psalm 77 . 1 *titles 1 Chronicles 16 . 41 , 1 Chronicles 25 . 1-6

Psalm 39:1

For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”

Psalm 39:1 · BSB

I said6 parallels

that I6 parallels

my mouth2 parallels

etc. Heb. a bridle , or muzzle , for my mouth

while4 parallels

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Psalm 39:2

I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.

Psalm 39:2 · BSB

I was4 parallels

even1 parallel

my sorrow3 parallels

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stirred Heb. troubled

Psalm 39:3

My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:

Psalm 39:3 · BSB

the whole verse3 parallels

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Psalm 39:4

“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.

Psalm 39:4 · BSB

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how frail I am or , what time I have here

Psalm 39:5

You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah

Psalm 39:5 · BSB

Behold11 parallels

as nothing2 parallels

verily6 parallels

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at his best state Heb. settled

Psalm 39:6

Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.

Psalm 39:6 · BSB

a vain show2 parallels

Heb. an image , There is but the semblance of being . he appeareth for a little , and then vanisheth

surely17 parallels

he heapeth14 parallels

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Psalm 39:7

And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.

Psalm 39:7 · BSB

what wait4 parallels

hope5 parallels

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Psalm 39:8

Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.

Psalm 39:8 · BSB

Deliver9 parallels

make11 parallels

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Psalm 39:9

I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.

Psalm 39:9 · BSB

the whole verse9 parallels

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Psalm 39:10

Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand.

Psalm 39:10 · BSB

Remove5 parallels

I am consumed2 parallels

blow1 parallel

Heb. conflict

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Psalm 39:11

You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah

Psalm 39:11 · BSB

When6 parallels

his beauty7 parallels

etc. Heb. that which is to be desired in him to melt away

surely1 parallel

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Psalm 39:12

Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. For I am a foreigner dwelling with You, a stranger like all my fathers.

Psalm 39:12 · BSB

hold6 parallels

for I am8 parallels

as all1 parallel

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Psalm 39:13

Turn Your gaze away from me, that I may again be cheered before I depart and am no more.”

Psalm 39:13 · BSB

spare4 parallels

be no3 parallels

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