Psalms 39:4

LORD, make me to know mine end, And the number of my days, That I may know how frail I am!

Noyes Bible

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 heart was hot within me; In my anguish the fire burst forth, And I spake with my tongue:

5Behold, thou hast made my days as a hand-breadth, And my life is as nothing before thee; Yea, every man in his firmest state is altogether vanity. [[Pause.]]

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Cross References

Psalms 90:12Teach us so to number our days, That we may apply our hearts to wisdom!

Psalms 119:84How many are the days of thy servant? When wilt thou execute judgment upon 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 →

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