Psalms 39:4

“Teach me, O Lord, my end, and the sum of my days what it is. Let me know how transient I am.

Open English Bible (US)

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 grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire was kindled, till at last the words came to my tongue.

5See! My days you have made but a span, and my life is as nothing before you. It is but as a breath that everyone stands: Selah

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Cross References

Psalms 90:12O teach us to count our days so our minds may learn wisdom.

Psalms 119:84How few are the days of your servant! When will you judge those who harass me?

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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