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Psalms 39:11 bbe — By the weight of your wrath against man's sin, the glory of his form is wasted away; truly every man is but a breath. (…

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"By the weight of your wrath against man's sin, the glory of his form is wasted away; truly every man is but a breath. (Selah.)"

— Psalms 39:11, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 39 — Context

8

Make me free from all my sins; do not let me be shamed by the man of evil behaviour.

9

I was quiet, and kept my mouth shut; because you had done it.

10

No longer let your hand be hard on me; I am wasted by the blows of your hand.

11

By the weight of your wrath against man's sin, the glory of his form is wasted away; truly every man is but a breath. (Selah.)

12

Let my prayer come to your ears, O Lord, and give attention to my cry, make an answer to my weeping: for my time here is short before you, and in a little time I will be gone, like all my fathers.

13

Let your wrath be turned away from me, so that I may be comforted, before I go away from here, and become nothing.

Psalms 39:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:11 say?
Psalms 39:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By the weight of your wrath against man's sin, the glory of his form is wasted away; truly every man is but a breath. (Selah.)”
Where is Psalms 39:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 39:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 39, verse 11.
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 39:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 39:11 in?
Psalms 39:11 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 39:11?
Psalms 39:11 reads (BBE): “By the weight of your wrath against man's sin, the glory of his form is wasted away; truly every man is but a breath. (Selah.)” 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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