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I said to myself, "I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me." |
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But as I stood there in silence-- not even speaking of good things-- the turmoil within me grew worse. |
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The more I thought about it, the hotter I got, igniting a fire of words: |
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"LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered-- how fleeting my life is. |
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You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath." Interlude |
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We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it. |
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And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. |
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Rescue me from my rebellion. Do not let fools mock me. |
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I am silent before you; I won't say a word, for my punishment is from you. |
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But please stop striking me! I am exhausted by the blows from your hand. |
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When you discipline us for our sins, you consume like a moth what is precious to us. Each of us is but a breath. Interlude |
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Hear my prayer, O LORD! Listen to my cries for help! Don't ignore my tears. For I am your guest-- a traveler passing through, as my ancestors were before me. |
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Leave me alone so I can smile again before I am gone and exist no more. For the choir director: A psalm of David. |
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Psalms 39:1 English Language Bible Words basic statistical display
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