Psalms 39:3

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 39:3

BSB
My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
AKJV
My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spoke I with my tongue,
CPDV
My heart grew hot within me, and, during my meditation, a fire would flare up.
ERV
My heart was hot within me; while I was musing the fire kindled: then spake I with my tongue:
NHEB
My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned: I spoke with my tongue:
SMT
My heart was hot in the midst of me; in my heat the fire will burn: I spake with my tongue.

Commentary for Psalms 39:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 39:3
Summary
Emotional intensity builds until expression occurs
Event
Emotional turmoil leading to speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament