Psalm 39:2 - Easy To Read Version

² So I didn’t say anything.\par I didn’t even say anything good!\par But I became even more upset.\par

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² 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)

² I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred.

Common English Bible

² So I was completely quiet, silent. I kept my peace, but it did no good. My pain got worse.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

Psalm 39:2 Cross References

Psalm 119:33

Lord, teach me your laws,\par and I will follow them.\par

Psalm 119:34

Help me understand,\par and I will obey your teachings.\par I will obey them completely.\par

Psalm 141:3

Lord, help me control the things I say.\par Help me watch what I say.\par

Psalm 34:14

Stop doing bad things!\par Do good things.\par Work for peace.\par Run after peace until you catch it.\par

Isaiah 53:7

He was hurt and punished. But he never protested. He said nothing—like a sheep being taken to be killed. He was like a lamb that makes no sound when someone cuts off its wool. He never opened his mouth \{to defend himself\}.

Matthew 7:6

“Don’t give holy things to dogs. They will only turn and hurt you. And don’t throw your pearls to pigs. They will only step on them.

Acts 4:20

We cannot be quiet. We must tell people about the things we saw and heard.”