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Psalms 39:7
7“And now, Lord, for what do I expectantly wait? My hope [my confident expectation] is in You.
Psalms 39:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
- New International Version (NIV)“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.
- English Standard Version (ESV)"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)“And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.
Context of Psalms 39:7
5Behold, You have made my days as [short as] hand widths, And my lifetime is as nothing in Your sight. Surely every man at his best is a mere breath [a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes]! Selah. 6Surely every man walks around like a shadow [in a charade]; Surely they make an uproar for nothing; Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them. “And now, Lord, for what do I expectantly wait? My hope [my confident expectation] is in You. 8Save me from all my transgressions; Do not make me the scorn and reproach of the [self-righteous, arrogant] fool. 9I am mute, I do not open my mouth, Because it is You who has done it.
Read all of Psalms 39Psalms 39:7 word by word
וְעַתָּ֣ה מַה־קִּוִּ֣יתִי אֲדֹנָ֑י תּ֝וֹחַלְתִּ֗י לְךָ֣ הִֽיא׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 39:7
- Psalms 130:5I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope.
- Genesis 49:18I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.
- Luke 2:25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
- Psalms 38:15For in You, O Lord, I hope; You will answer, O Lord my God.
- Psalms 119:81My soul languishes and grows weak for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
- Job 13:15Even though He kills me; I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will argue my ways to His face.
- Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Commentaries on Psalms 39:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7And now, Lord, what wait I for? - Have I any object of pursuit in life, but to regain thy favor and thine image.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7And now, Lord, what wait I for? - From the consideration of a vain world - of the fruitless efforts of man - of what so perplexed, embarrassed, and troubled him - the psalmist now turns to God, and looks to him as the source of consolation. Turning to Him, he gains more cheerful views of life. The expression “What wait I for?” means, what do I now expect or hope for; on what is my hope based; where do I find any cheerful, comforting views in regard to…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-13Verses 7-13 There is no solid satisfaction to be had in the creature; but it is to be found in the Lord, and in communion with him; to him we should be driven by our disappointments. If the world be nothing but vanity, may God deliver us from having or seeking our portion in it. When creature-confidences fail, it is our comfort that we have a God to go to, a God to trust in. We may see a good God doing all, and ordering all events concerning us; and a…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-13This prayer for rescue shows the psalmist's discouragement, which comes from not fully understanding his situation.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-74-7. Some take these words as those of fretting, but they are not essentially such. The tinge of discontent arises from the character of his suppressed emotions. But, addressing God, they are softened and subdued. make me to know mine end--experimentally appreciate. how frail I am--literally, "when I shall cease."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 39
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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