Psalms 39:2 nasb — I was mute and silent, I refrained even from good, And my sorrow grew worse.

NASB

"I was mute and silent, I refrained even from good, And my sorrow grew worse."

— Psalms 39:2, NASB

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Psalms 39 — Context

1

I said, "I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle While the wicked are in my presence."

2

I was mute and silent, I refrained even from good, And my sorrow grew worse.

3

My heart was hot within me, While I was musing the fire burned; Then I spoke with my tongue:

4

"LORD, make me to know my end And what is the extent of my days; Let me know how transient I am.

5

"Behold, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my lifetime as nothing in Your sight; Surely every man at his best is a mere breath. Selah.

Psalms 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:2 say?
Psalms 39:2 in the NASB reads: “I was mute and silent, I refrained even from good, And my sorrow grew worse.”
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 (NASB): “I was mute and silent, I refrained even from good, And my sorrow grew worse.” 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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