Psalms 39:2 bbe — I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.

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"I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow."

— Psalms 39:2, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 39:2 in Other Translations

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ASV
“I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred. ”
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WEB
“I was mute with silence. I held my peace, even from good. My sorrow was stirred.”
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Psalms 39 — Context

I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.

I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.

My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,

Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.

You have made my days no longer than a hand's measure; and my years are nothing in your eyes; truly, every man is but a breath. (Selah.)

Psalms 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:2 say?

Psalms 39:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.”

Where is Psalms 39:2 in the Bible?

Psalms 39:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 39, verse 2.

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 39:2.

What translation should I read Psalms 39:2 in?

Psalms 39:2 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 39:2?

Psalms 39:2 reads (BBE): “I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.” 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.

Psalms 39:2 bbe — I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.

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