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Psalms 39:7

So Lord, what am I looking for? I put my hope in you.

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In The King James Version

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

In Context

6Human beings are just shadows walking around. They pointlessly rush through life, trying to pile up possessions without knowing who will get them.

8Save me from my rebellion. Don't let me be mocked by fools.

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Cross References

Job 13:15Even though he kills me, I will hope in him. I am still going to defend my ways before him.

Psalms 38:15For I'm waiting on you, Lord! You will answer for me, my Lord and my God.

Psalms 119:81I'm exhausted waiting for you to save me, but my hope is in your word.

Psalms 130:5I'm waiting for the Lord, longingly waiting, for I trust in his word.

Ecclesiastes 4:8What about someone who has no family to help him, no brother or son, who works all the time, but isn't satisfied with the money he makes. “Who am I working for?” he asks himself. “Why am I preventing myself from enjoying life?” Such a situation is hard to explain—it's an evil business!

Romans 15:13May the God of hope completely fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you will overflow with hope through 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 →

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