Psalmen 39:4
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
Context
This verse from Psalmen Chapter 39 connects to 4 cross-references. A psalm of David in which he resolves to keep silent to avoid sinning with his tongue but cannot contain himself. He asks God to show him the measure of his days and meditates on human transience — a breath, …
Andere Übersetzungen
Jehovah, make me to know mine end, And the measure of my days, what it is; Let me know how frail I am.
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Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
Querverweise
O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, …
How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.