Psalms 39:4
\39:3\My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
3\39:2\I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
Cross References
Psalms 90:12So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.
Psalms 119:84How short is the life of your servant! when will you give your decision against those who are attacking me?
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 →