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Psalm 39:3
My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,
Psalm 39:3 · Bible in Basic English
Psalm 39:3 in other translations
My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned. I spoke with my tongue:
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In context
1 I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.
2 I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
3 My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,
4 Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
5 You have made my days no longer than a hand's measure; and my years are nothing in your eyes; truly, every man is but a breath. (Selah.)
6 Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.
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