Psalm 39:1-3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

39 I said, ‘I will guard my ways
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.’^(A)
2 I was speechless and quiet;
I kept silent, even from speaking good,
and my pain intensified.^(B)
3 My heart grew hot within me;
as I mused, a fire burned.^(C)
I spoke with my tongue: