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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 39:4

BSB
"Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.
AKJV
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
CPDV
I spoke with my tongue, "O Lord, make me know my end, and what the number of my days will be, so that I may know what is lacking to me."
ERV
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; let me know how frail I am.
NHEB
"LORD, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
SMT
O Jehovah, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; I shall know how I fail.

Commentary for Psalms 39:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 39:4
Summary
Request for awareness of human mortality
Event
Asking to understand life's brevity
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer