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Psalms 39:1 net — For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with…

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"For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”"

— Psalms 39:1, NET Bible

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Psalms 39 — Context

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For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

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I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew;

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my anxiety intensified. As I thought about it, I became impatient. Finally I spoke these words:

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“O LORD, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!

Psalms 39:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:1 say?
Psalms 39:1 in the NET Bible reads: “For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.””
Where is Psalms 39:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 39:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 39, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 39:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 39:1 in?
Psalms 39:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 39:1?
Psalms 39:1 reads (NET): “For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided,“I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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