Psalm 39 Blues | Breath of My Days | Deep Blues Inspired by David's Prayer

** In this blues song, "Breath of My Days," we dive deep into the heart of Psalm 39, where David reflects on the fleeting nature of life and his desire for God’s mercy. The psalm was written by David during a time of personal reflection and sorrow. He realized that life is but a breath, and he sought to express his longing for understanding, humility, and deliverance from sin. This blues adaptation captures David's prayer and his cry for God’s guidance.

Here is **Psalm 39** from the World English Bible (WEB) translation:

1. *I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”*
2. *I was mute with silence. I held my peace, even from good. My sorrow was stirred.*
3. *My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned. I spoke with my tongue:*
4. *“Yahweh, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.*
5. Behold, you have made my days hand widths. My lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely every man stands as a breath.” Selah.
6. “Surely every man walks like a shadow. Surely they busy themselves in vain. He heaps up, and doesn’t know who shall gather.*
7. Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.*
8. Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don’t make me the reproach of the foolish.*
9. I was mute. I didn’t open my mouth, because you did it.*
10. Remove your scourge away from me. I am overcome by the blow of your hand.*
11. When you rebuke and correct man for iniquity, You consume his wealth like a moth. Surely every man is but a breath.” Selah.*
12. “Hear my prayer, Yahweh, and give ear to my cry. Don’t be silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, a foreigner, as all my fathers were.*
13. Oh spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go away and be no more.”*

This psalm reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the speaker's desire for God's guidance and deliverance.

This song blends David’s original words with the spirit of the blues, bringing depth and emotion into the message of how brief life is and how desperately we need God’s mercy. The lyrics capture the weight of David's cry, bringing it to life in a soulful, reflective melody.

** Lyrics to "Breath of My Days"

(Verse 1)
I said, "I'll watch my ways,
Won't sin with my tongue today."
I'll keep my mouth bridled tight,
When the wicked stand in my sight.

(Chorus)
Oh, Yahweh, show me the end,
How frail my days can be.
Life’s just a breath, just a shadow,
But my hope, Lord, is in Thee.

(Verse 2)
Held my peace, stayed mute and cold,
But sorrow in my soul took hold.
My heart burned like a fire inside,
And with my tongue I couldn’t hide.

(Chorus)
Oh, Yahweh, show me the end,
How frail my days can be.
Life’s just a breath, just a shadow,
But my hope, Lord, is in Thee.

(Bridge – Original)
I’m just a traveler, passing through,
Like my fathers, just like you.
Spare me, Lord, one more day,
Before I fade away.

(Verse 3)
You made my days a handbreadth wide,
My life before You’s just a sigh.
Man walks in vain, heaps up his gain,
Not knowin' who’ll take his reign.

(Chorus)
Oh, Yahweh, show me the end,
How frail my days can be.
Life’s just a breath, just a shadow,
But my hope, Lord, is in Thee.

(Outro – Original)
Deliver me, Lord, from all my wrong,
Don’t make me weak, make me strong.
Hear my cry, my silent tears,
I’ll trust You through the years.
Before I go and be no more,
Let me rest in Your grace forevermore.

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