Psalms 39:5

Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 39:5

BSB
You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah
AKJV
Behold, you have made my days as an handbreadth; and my age is as nothing before you: truly every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
CPDV
Behold, you have made my days measurable, and, before you, my substance is as nothing. Yet truly, all things are vanity: every living man.
ERV
Behold, thou hast made my days as handbreadths; and mine age is as nothing before thee: surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity. Selah
NHEB
Look, you have made my days handbreadths. My lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely every man stands as a breath." Selah.
SMT
Behold, thou gavest my days a hand-breadth, and my life as nothing before thee: but every man stood all vanity. Silence.

Commentary for Psalms 39:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 39:5
Summary
Life duration insignificant compared to eternity
Event
Contemplating human insignificance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom