Psalms 39:2

I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 39:2

BSB

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

AKJV

I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.

CPDV

I was silenced and humbled, and I was quiet before good things, and my sorrow was renewed.

ERV

I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.

NHEB

I was mute with silence. I held my peace, even from good. My sorrow was stirred.

SMT

I was dumb with silence, I was silent from good, and my pain was moved.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 39:2

IwasdumbH481VerbwithsilenceH1747Noun FeminineIheldmypeaceH2814VerbevenfromgoodH2896andmysorrowH3511Noun MasculinewasstirredH5916Verb

Commentary for Psalms 39:2

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Overview of Psalms 39:2

Summary

Silent suffering intensifies inner emotional pain

Event

Maintaining silence amid sorrow

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC