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Psalms 39:6 kjv — Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who…

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“Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.”

— Psalms 39:6, King James Version

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Psalms 39 — Context

3

My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,

4

Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.

5

Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.

6

Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.

7

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

8

Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.

9

I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

Psalms 39:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 39:6 say?
Psalms 39:6 in the King James Version reads: “Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.”
Where is Psalms 39:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 39:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 39, verse 6.
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 39:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 39:6 in?
Psalms 39:6 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 39:6?
Psalms 39:6 reads (KJV): “Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.” 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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