Psalms 39:2

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Psalms 39:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”

2 I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.

3 My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:

4 “Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 38:13

But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.

Psalms 38:14

I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.

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He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Matthew 27:12

And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.

Matthew 27:13

Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?”

Matthew 27:14

But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.

Matthew 7:6

Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Job 32:19

Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.

Job 32:20

I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

Acts 4:20

For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”