Psalm 39 : Against depression

Updated : Sat 13 Nov 2021 AM (UTC +1)

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Psalm 39
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(39: 1) To the Chief Musician. In Jeduthun, Psalm of David. (39: 2) I said: I will watch over my ways, lest I sin with my tongue; I will put a brake on my mouth, As long as the wicked one is before me.
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(39: 3) I remained silent, in silence; I am silent, although unhappy; And my pain was no less sharp.
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(39: 4) My heart was burning within me, An inner fire consumed me, And the word came on my tongue.
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(39: 5) Lord! tell me what is the end of my life, What is the measure of my days; Let me know how fragile I am.
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(39: 6) Behold, thou hast given unto my days the breadth of my hand, and my life is like nothing before thee. Yes, any standing man is but a breath. -Pause.
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(39: 7) Yes, man walks like a shadow, He stirs in vain; He collects, and he does not know who will collect.
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(39: 8) Now, Lord, what can I hope for? In you is my hope.
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(39: 9) Deliver me from all my transgressions! Do not repay me the reproach of the fool!
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(39:10) I remain silent, I do not open my mouth, For it is you who act.
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(39:11) Turn your blows away from me! I succumb under the attacks of your hand.
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(39:12) You chastise man by punishing him for his iniquity, You destroy like moth what he holds dear. Yes, every man is a breath. -Pause.
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(39:13) Hear my prayer, O Lord, and listen to my cries! Don't be insensitive to my tears! For I am a stranger to you, An inhabitant, like all my fathers.
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(39:14) Look away from me, and let me breathe, Before I go and be no more!

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