What does Psalm 39:9 mean?

Psalm 39:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 39:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

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.

9I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

10Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.

11When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.

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