Psalm 39 (New Century Version)
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I said, "I will be careful how I act and will not sin by what I say. I will be careful what I say around wicked people."
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So I kept very quiet. I didn't even say anything good, but I became even more upset.
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I became very angry inside, and as I thought about it, my anger burned. So I spoke:
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"Lord, tell me when the end will come and how long I will live. Let me know how long I have.
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You have given me only a short life; my lifetime is like nothing to you. Everyone's life is only a breath.Selah
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People are like shadows moving about. All their work is for nothing; they collect things but don't know who will get them.
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"So, Lord, what hope do I have? You are my hope.
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Save me from all my sins. Don't let wicked fools make fun of me.
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I am quiet; I do not open my mouth, because you are the one who has done this.
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Quit punishing me; your beating is about to kill me.
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You correct and punish people for their sins; like a moth, you destroy what they love. Everyone's life is only a breath.Selah
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"Lord, hear my prayer, and listen to my cry. Do not ignore my tears. I am like a visitor with you. Like my ancestors, I'm only here a short time.
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Leave me alone so I can be happy before I leave and am no more." For the director of music. A psalm of David.
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Century Version Online Bible)
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