Psalm 39:6 · KJV
"Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them."
King James Version
What does Psalm 39:6 mean? →Passage Context
4LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
5Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
6Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
7And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
8Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you define success in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to walk in a 'vain show'?
3
When have you felt the emptiness of material pursuits?
Life Application
wealth
Consider how much value you place on material possessions and explore ways to focus on relationships instead.
purpose
Engage in activities that contribute to the community or help others, which can bring deeper fulfillment than accumulating wealth.
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