For the Chief Musician. For Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 39. For the Chief Musician. For Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.” I was mute with silence. I held my peace, even from good. My sorrow was stirred. My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burnt. I spoke with my tongue: “LORD, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am. Behold, you have made my days hand widths. My lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely every man stands as a breath.” Selah. “Surely every man walks like a shadow. Surely they busy themselves in vain. He heaps up, and doesn’t know who shall gather. Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you. Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don’t make me the reproach of the foolish. I was mute. I didn’t open my mouth, because you did it. Remove your scourge away from me. I am overcome by the blow of your hand. When you rebuke and correct man for iniquity, you consume his wealth like a moth. Surely every man is but a breath.” Selah. “Hear my prayer, LORD, and give ear to my cry. Don’t be silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, a foreigner, as all my fathers were. Oh spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go away and exist no more.”

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
For Jeduthun
A Psalm by David
I said, I will watch my ways, so that I dont sin with my tongue
I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me
I was mute with silence
I held my peace, even from good
My sorrow was stirred
My heart was hot within me
While I meditated, the fire burnt
I spoke with my tongue:
LORD, show me my end, what is the measure of my days
Let me know how frail I am
Behold, you have made my days hand widths
My lifetime is as nothing before you
Surely every man stands as a breath
Selah
Surely every man walks like a shadow
Surely they busy themselves in vain
He heaps up, and doesnt know who shall gather
Now, Lord, what do I wait for
My hope is in you
Deliver me from all my transgressions
Dont make me the reproach of the foolish
I was mute
I didnt open my mouth, because you did it
Remove your scourge away from me
I am overcome by the blow of your hand
When you rebuke and correct man for iniquity, you consume his wealth like a moth
Surely every man is but a breath
Selah
Hear my prayer, LORD, and give ear to my cry
Dont be silent at my tears
For I am a stranger with you, a foreigner, as all my fathers were
Oh spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go away and exist no more

About This Psalm

Psalm 39 is a deliverance psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: deliverance

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

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