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Psalms 39:4

Lord, remind me. How short is my life? How long do I have? Remind me how quickly my life will pass.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.

In Context

3My mind burned as if on fire; I had to say what I was thinking:

5Just look at the tiny amount of days you have given me! In your eyes my whole lifetime is like nothing. Our lives here are just a breath… Selah.

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Cross References

Psalms 90:12Teach us to value every one of our days so we can live wisely!

Psalms 119:84How long do I have to wait before you punish my persecutors?

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

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Study Psalms 39:4

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