Psalm 39:13

The Passion Translation

Don’t let me die without restoring joy and gladness to my soul. May your frown over my failure become a smile over my success.

Cross References

Genesis 42:36

Their father Jacob said to his sons, “You have taken away my children! First, Joseph is gone, and now, Simeon! And now, you want to take Benjamin from me! Everything is against me!”

Genesis 47:9

Jacob answered, “My earthly journey has been one hundred and thirty years. My years have been few and hard, but it doesn’t compare to the length of the earthly journeys of my fathers.”

Psalm 18:7

The earth itself shivered and shook. It reeled and rocked before him. As the mountains trembled, they melted away, for his anger was kindled on my behalf!

Psalm 119:19

My life on earth is so brief, so tutor me in the ways of your wisdom.