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58 lines
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Psalm 39The Fleeting Nature of Life
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1. I said, "I will guard my ways
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so that I may not sin with my tongue;
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I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
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as long as the wicked are in my presence."
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2. I was speechless and quiet;
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I kept silent, even from speaking good,
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and my pain intensified.
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3. My heart grew hot within me;
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as I mused, a fire burned.
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I spoke with my tongue:
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4. "Lord, make me aware of my end
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and the number of my days
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so that I will know how short-lived I am.
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5. In fact, you have made my days just inches long,
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and my life span is as nothing to you.
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Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor.Selah
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6. Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.
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Indeed, they rush around in vain,
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gathering possessions
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without knowing who will get them.
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7. "Now, Lord, what do I wait for?
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My hope is in you.
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8. Rescue me from all my transgressions;
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do not make me the taunt of fools.
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9. I am speechless; I do not open my mouth
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because of what you have done.
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10. Remove your torment from me.
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Because of the force of your hand I am finished.
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11. You discipline a person with punishment for iniquity,
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consuming like a moth what is precious to him;
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yes, every human being is only a vapor.Selah
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12. "Hear my prayer, Lord,
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and listen to my cry for help;
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do not be silent at my tears.
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For I am here with you as an alien,
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a temporary resident like all my ancestors.
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13. Turn your angry gaze from me
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so that I may be cheered up
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before I die and am gone."
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