Psalm 39:2 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

With silence I as dumb became, I did myself restrain From speaking good; but then the more increased was my pain.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

I was dumb with silence, I held my peace without profit and had no comfort away from good, while my distress was renewed.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

So I was completely quiet, silent. I kept my peace, but it did no good. My pain got worse.

Catholic Public Domain Version

I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

Psalm 39:2 Cross References

Psalm 119:33

Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way of thy precepts divine, And to observe it to the end I shall my heart incline.

Psalm 119:34

Give understanding unto me, so keep thy law shall I; Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall observe it carefully.

Psalm 141:3

Set, Lord, a watch before my mouth, keep of my lips the door.

Psalm 34:14

Depart from ill, do good, seek peace, pursue it earnestly.