Psalm 39:5   (Read all of Psalm 39)

You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure.

Psalm 39:7   (Read all of Psalm 39)

"But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.

Psalm 39:9   (Read all of Psalm 39)

I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for you are the one who has done this.

Psalm 39:10   (Read all of Psalm 39)

Remove your scourge from me; I am overcome by the blow of your hand.

Psalm 39:11   (Read all of Psalm 39)

When you rebuke and discipline anyone for their sin, you consume their wealth like a moth- surely everyone is but a breath.

Psalm 39:12   (Read all of Psalm 39)

"Hear my prayer, Lord, listen to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. I dwell with you as a foreigner, a stranger, as all my ancestors were.

Psalm 40:5   (Read all of Psalm 40)

Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.

Psalm 40:6   (Read all of Psalm 40)

Sacrifice and offering you did not desire- but my ears you have opened - burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.

Psalm 40:8   (Read all of Psalm 40)

I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart."

Psalm 40:9   (Read all of Psalm 40)

I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.

Psalm 40:10   (Read all of Psalm 40)

I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.

Psalm 40:11   (Read all of Psalm 40)

Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

Psalm 40:16   (Read all of Psalm 40)

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, "The Lord is great!"

Psalm 40:17   (Read all of Psalm 40)

But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.

Psalm 41:4   (Read all of Psalm 41)

I said, "Have mercy on me, Lord; heal me, for I have sinned against you."

Psalm 41:10   (Read all of Psalm 41)

But may you have mercy on me, Lord; raise me up, that I may repay them.

Psalm 41:11   (Read all of Psalm 41)

I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

Psalm 41:12   (Read all of Psalm 41)

Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.

Psalm 42:1   (Read all of Psalm 42)

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

Psalm 42:3   (Read all of Psalm 42)

My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"

Psalm 42:5   (Read all of Psalm 42)

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:6   (Read all of Psalm 42)

My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon-from Mount Mizar.

Psalm 42:7   (Read all of Psalm 42)

Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.

Psalm 42:9   (Read all of Psalm 42)

I say to God my Rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?"