Psalm 39:1-3

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Psalm 39

Prayer for Wisdom and Forgiveness

To the leader: to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

¹I said, “I will guard my ways
    that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will keep a muzzle on my mouth
    as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
²I was silent and still;
    I held my peace to no avail;
my distress grew worse,
³    my heart became hot within me.
While I mused, the fire burned;
    then I spoke with my tongue:

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