Psalms 39:2 cpdv — I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me."

— Psalms 39:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 39 — Context

1

Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself.

2

I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

3

And he heard my prayers and he led me out of the pit of misery and the quagmire. And he stationed my feet upon a rock, and he directed my steps.

4

And he sent a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many will see, and they will fear; and they will hope in the Lord.

5

Blessed is the man whose hope is in the name of the Lord, and who has no respect for vanities and absurd falsehoods.

Psalms 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:2 say?
Psalms 39:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.”
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 (CPDV): “ I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to 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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