Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Psalms in the Amplified Bible translation with Psalm chapter 39 from the Word of God.
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[00:00:04] Psalm 39 To the Chief Musician for Jeduthun, A Psalm of David I said, I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue. I will muzzle my mouth while the wicked are in my presence. I was mute and silent before my enemies.
[00:00:29] I refrained even from good, and my distress grew worse. My heart was hot within me. While I was musing, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue, Lord, let me know my life's end, and to appreciate the extent of my days.
[00:00:53] Let me know how frail I am, how transient is my stay here. Behold, you have made my days as short as hand widths, and my lifetime is as nothing in your sight. Surely every man at his best is a mere breath, a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes. Selah.
[00:01:23] Surely every man walks around like a shadow in a charade. Surely they make an uproar for nothing. Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them. And now, Lord, for what do I expectantly wait? My hope, my confident expectation is in you. Save me from all my transgressions.
[00:01:52] Do not make me the scorn and reproach of the self-righteous, arrogant fool. I am mute. I do not open my mouth, because it is you who has done it. Remove your plague from me. I am wasting away because of the conflict and opposition of your hand. With rebukes, you discipline man for sin.
[00:02:21] You consume like a moth what is precious to him. Surely every man is a mere breath, a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes. Say, La. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and listen to my cry. Do not be silent at my tears. For I am your temporary guest, a sojourner like all my fathers.
[00:02:51] O, look away from me, that I may smile and again know joy, before I depart and am no more. Thank you for tuning in to the The Audio Bible today. This has been Psalm chapter 39 from the Word of God.