Introduction
The psalmist's care and watchfulness over his thoughts, tongue, and actions, Psalm 39:1-3 . He considers the brevity and uncertainty of human life, Psalm 39:4-7 ; prays for deliverance from sin, Psalm 39:8-11 ; and that he may be protected and spared till he is fitted for another world, Psalm 39:12 , Psalm 39:13 .
The title says, To the chief Musician, Jeduthun himself, A Psalm of David. It is supposed that this Jeduthun is the same with Ethan, 1 Chronicles 6:44 , compared with 1 Chronicles 16:41 ; and is there numbered among the sons of Merari. And he is supposed to have been one of the four masters of music, or leaders of bands, belonging to the temple. And it is thought that David, having composed this Psalm, gave it to Jeduthun and his company to sing. But several have supposed that Jeduthun himself was the author. It is very likely that this Psalm was written on the same occasion with the preceding. It relates to a grievous malady by which David was afflicted after his transgression with Bath-sheba. See what has been said on the foregoing Psalm.
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