Psalms 39 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised（CSBA）

The Fleeting Nature of LifeFor the choir director, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

1I said, ‘I will guard my ways

so that I may not sin with my tongue;

I will guard my mouth with a muzzle

as long as the wicked are in my presence.’ 

2I was speechless and quiet;

I kept silent, even from speaking good,

and my pain intensified. 

3My heart grew hot within me;

as I mused, a fire burned. 

I spoke with my tongue:

4‘Lord, make me aware of my end

and the number of my days

so that I will know how short-lived I am. 

5In fact, you have made my days just handbreadths long,

and my lifespan is as nothing to you.

Yes, every human being stands as only a vapour.  Selah

6Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.

Indeed, they rush around in vain,

gathering possessions

without knowing who will get them. 

7‘Now, Lord, what do I wait for?

My hope is in you. 

8Rescue me from all my transgressions;

do not make me the taunt of fools. 

9I am speechless; I do not open my mouth

because of what you have done. 

10Remove your torment from me.

Because of the force of your hand I am finished. 

11You discipline a person with punishment for iniquity,

consuming like a moth what is precious to him; 

yes, every human being is only a vapour.  Selah

12‘Hear my prayer, Lord,

and listen to my cry for help;

do not be silent at my tears. 

For I am here with you as a foreigner,

a temporary resident like all my ancestors. 

13Turn your angry gaze from me

so that I may be cheered up

before I die and am gone.’