Old Testament · VERSE 5

Psalms 39:5

King James Version

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.

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Psalms 39:5 in context

Psalms 39:3

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

Psalms 39:4

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

Psalms 39:5SELECTED VERSE

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.

Psalms 39:6

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.

Psalms 39:7

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

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