Psalms 39:2
\39:1\I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
In Context
1To the chief music-maker. Of Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.
3\39:2\I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
Cross References
Job 32:19My stomach is like wine which is unable to get out; like skins full of new wine, it is almost burst.
Psalms 38:13\38:12\Those who have a desire to take my life put nets for me; those who are designing my destruction say evil things against me, all the day their minds are full of deceit.
Psalms 119:34Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.
Isaiah 53:7Men were cruel to him, but he was gentle and quiet; as a lamb taken to its death, and as a sheep before those who take her wool makes no sound, so he said not a word.
Matthew 27:12But when the chief priests and those in authority made statements against him, he gave no answer.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 39:2-7
Devout Reflections; Brevity and Vanity of Life. 1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. 2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. 3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, 4 Lord , make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. 5 Behold, thou hast made my days as a… Read the whole commentary →