Psalm 39:5
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5Behold, thou hast made my days as an ihandbreadth;
And kmine lage is as nothing before thee:
mVerily every man †at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths,
and my lifetime is as nothing before you.
Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
You have made my days a mere handbreadth;
the span of my years is as nothing before you.
Everyone is but a breath,
even those who seem secure.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
In fact, you have made my days just inches long,
and my life span is as nothing to you.
Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor.
Selah
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NLTNew Living Translation
You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best, each of us is but a breath.”
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Look, you have made my days mere handbreadths,
and my lifespan as nothing next to you.
Surely every person standing firm is complete vanity. Selah
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press