Psalms 39:9
What does Psalms 39:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 39:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; Because thou didst it.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; Because thou didst it.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I was quiet, and kept my mouth shut; because you had done it.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I have been dumb, I open not my mouth, Because Thou--Thou hast done <FI>it<Fi> .
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That I should do thy will: O my God, I have desired it, and thy law in the midst of my heart.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; for thou hast done [it].
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that Jehovah spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.
- Job 40:4
Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
- 2 Samuel 16:10
And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? Because he curseth, and because Jehovah hath said unto him, Curse David; who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so?
- Daniel 4:35
and all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
- Job 2:10
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
- Psalms 38:13
But I, as a deaf man, hear not; And I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
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