Psalms 39:2
I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
In Context
3My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
Cross References
Job 32:19Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
Psalms 38:13But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
Isaiah 53:7He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.
Matthew 27:12And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, 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 →