Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalms 39:5-13 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

5. You, indeed, have made my days short in length,and my life span as nothing in Your sight.Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor. Selah

6. “Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow.Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,gathering possessionswithout knowing who will get them.

7. Now, Lord, what do I wait for?My hope is in You.

8. Deliver me from all my transgressions;do not make me the taunt of fools.

9. I am speechless; I do not open my mouthbecause of what You have done.

10. Remove Your torment from me;I fade away because of the force of Your hand.

11. You discipline a man with punishment for sin,consuming like a moth what is precious to him; every man is only a vapor. Selah

12. “Hear my prayer, Lord,and listen to my cry for help;do not be silent at my tears. For I am a foreigner residing with You,a temporary resident like all my fathers.

13. Turn Your angry gaze from meso that I may be cheered upbefore I die and am gone.”