Psalms 39:7
\39:6\Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
In Context
8\39:7\And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? my hope is in you.
Cross References
Job 13:15Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;
Psalms 38:15\38:14\So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words.
Psalms 119:81CAPH My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.
Psalms 130:5I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word.
Ecclesiastes 4:8It is one who is by himself, without a second, and without son or brother; but there is no end to all his work, and he has never enough of wealth. For whom, then, am I working and keeping myself from pleasure? This again is to no purpose, and a bitter work.
Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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 →