Psalm 39:1-3

Names of God Bible

Psalm 39

For the choir director; for Jeduthun; a psalm by David.

¹I said,
    “I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue.
    I will bridle my mouth while wicked people are in my presence.”
²I remained totally speechless.
    I kept silent, although it did me no good.
    While I was deep in thought, my pain grew worse.
³        My heart burned like a fire flaring up within me.
    Then I spoke with my tongue: