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Psalm 39:1-2
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Psalm 39

For the Music Director. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

1 I said, “I will take heed of my ways
    so that I do not sin with my tongue;
I will keep my mouth muzzled
    while the wicked are before me.”
2 I was speechless in silence;
    I was silent to no avail,
    but my anguish was stirred up.

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Psalm 39:1-2
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Psalm 39[a]

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

1 I said, “I will watch my ways(A)
    and keep my tongue from sin;(B)
I will put a muzzle on my mouth(C)
    while in the presence of the wicked.”
2 So I remained utterly silent,(D)
    not even saying anything good.
But my anguish(E) increased;

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 39:1 In Hebrew texts 39:1-13 is numbered 39:2-14.
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