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Psalms 39:6-13 God's Word Translation (GW)

6. Each person who walks around is like a shadow.They are busy for no reason.They accumulate riches without knowing who will get them.”

7. And now, Lord, what am I waiting for?My hope is in you!

8. Rescue me from all my rebellious acts.Do not disgrace me in front of godless fools.

9. I remained speechless.I did not open my mouthbecause you are the one who has done this.

10. Remove the sickness you laid upon me.My life is over because you struck me with your hand.

11. With stern warnings you discipline people for their crimes.Like a moth you eat away at what is dear to them.Certainly, everyone is like a whisper in the wind. Selah

12. Listen to my prayer, O Lord.Open your ear to my cry for help.Do not be deaf to my tears,for I am a foreign resident with you,a stranger like all my ancestors.

13. Look away from me so that I may smile againbefore I go away and am no more.

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