Psalm 39:2 · KJV

"I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

²I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.

³My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,

⁴LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.

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Reflection Questions

How do you process your emotions in silence?

What does it mean for you to hold your peace?

When have you felt sorrow without expressing it?

Life Application

emotions

Take time to reflect silently when you feel overwhelmed. Journaling can help articulate those feelings later.

mental health

Consider speaking to someone about your silent struggles; sharing can lighten your burden.

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