Psalm 39:5 - Catholic Public Domain VersionBlessed is the man whose hope is in the name of the Lord, and who has no respect for vanities and absurd falsehoods. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Behold, 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionBehold, You have made my days as [short as] handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing in Your sight. Truly every man at his best is merely a breath! Selah [pause, and think calmly of that]! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Behold, thou hast made my days as handbreadths; And my life-time is as nothing before thee: Surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity. See the chapterCommon English BibleYou’ve made my days so short; my lifetime is like nothing in your eyes. Yes, a human life is nothing but a puff of air! See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionBlessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies. See the chapter |