Psalms 39:1-5 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

1. I said, “I will be careful how I act.I will not sin by what I say.I will be careful what I sayaround wicked people.”

2. So I kept very quiet.I didn’t even say anything good.But I became even more upset.

3. I became very angry inside.And the more I thought about it, the angrier I became.So I spoke:

4. “Lord, tell me when the end will come.How long will I live?Let me know how long I have.

5. You have given me only a short life.My lifetime is like nothing to you.Everyone’s life is only a breath. Selah

Psalms 39