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A silent person restrains speech while inward pain burns.
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Psalms 39:0-3

My heart grew hot within me

Psalm 39: My heart grew hot within me · Psalms 39

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0For the choir director; according to Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

1I said, “I will guard my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth while the wicked is before me.”

2I was mute and still; I kept silent even from good, and my pain was stirred up.

3My heart grew hot within me; as I meditated, a fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:

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