Psalms 39:12 cpdv — O Lord, do not take your tender mercies far from me. Your mercy and your truth ever sustain me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"O Lord, do not take your tender mercies far from me. Your mercy and your truth ever sustain me. "

— Psalms 39:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 39 — Context

9

that I should do your will. My God, I have willed it. And your law is in the midst of my heart.

10

I have announced your justice in a great Church: behold, I will not restrain my lips. O Lord, you have known it.

11

I have not concealed your justice within my heart. I have spoken your truth and your salvation. I have not concealed your mercy and your truth from a great assembly.

12

O Lord, do not take your tender mercies far from me. Your mercy and your truth ever sustain me.

13

For evils without number have surrounded me. My iniquities have taken hold of me, and I was not able to see. They have been multiplied beyond the hairs of my head. And my heart has forsaken me.

14

Be pleased, O Lord, to rescue me. Look down, O Lord, to help me.

15

Let them together be confounded and awed, who seek after my soul to steal it away. Let them be turned back and be in awe, who wish evils upon me.

Psalms 39:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:12 say?
Psalms 39:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “O Lord, do not take your tender mercies far from me. Your mercy and your truth ever sustain me. ”
Where is Psalms 39:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 39:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 39, verse 12.
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 39:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 39:12 in?
Psalms 39:12 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 39:12?
Psalms 39:12 reads (CPDV): “O Lord, do not take your tender mercies far from me. Your mercy and your truth ever sustain me. ” 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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