Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and the number of my days.
Let me know how short-lived I am.
New American Standard Bible
And what is the extent of my days;
Let me know how
King James Version
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
International Standard Version
"LORD, let me know how my life ends, and the standard by which you will measure my days, whatever it is! Then I will know how transient my life is.
A Conservative Version
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is. Let me know how frail I am.
American Standard Version
Jehovah, make me to know mine end, And the measure of my days, what it is; Let me know how frail I am.
Amplified
“Lord, let me know my [life’s] end
And [to appreciate] the extent of my days;
Let me know how frail I am [how transient is my stay here].
Bible in Basic English
Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
Darby Translation
Make me to know, Jehovah, mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: I shall know how frail I am.
Julia Smith Translation
O Jehovah, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; I shall know how I fail.
King James 2000
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Let me know, O Yahweh, my end, and what is the measure of my days. Let me know how transient I [am]."
Modern King James verseion
O Jehovah, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; I know how frail I am.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"LORD, let me know mine end, and the number of my days: that I may be certified how long I have to live.
NET Bible
"O Lord, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!
New Heart English Bible
"LORD, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
The Emphasized Bible
Let me know, O Yahweh, mine end, And the measure of my days - what it is, I would know how short-lived I am.
Webster
LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
World English Bible
"Yahweh, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.
Youngs Literal Translation
Cause me to know, O Jehovah, mine end, And the measure of my days -- what it is,' I know how frail I am.
Themes
Afflictions, Prayer During » That we may be taught the uncertainty of life
natural Death » Pray to be prepared for
Measures » Illustrative » (the measure of our days,) of the shortness of life
Topics
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 39:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Fleeting Nature Of Life
3
as I mused, a fire burned.
I spoke with my tongue:
and the number of my days.
Let me know how short-lived I am.
and my life span as nothing in Your sight.
Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 90:12
so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.
Psalm 119:84
When will You execute judgment on my persecutors?
Job 14:13
and conceal me until Your anger
If only You would appoint a time for me
and then remember me.
Psalm 103:14
remembering that we are dust.