Psalm 39

At the beginning of the psalm, David discloses that he was engulfed by deep sorrow, prompting him to articulate his complaints with remarkable intensity and passion. He admits that, despite his desire to stay silent and patient, the weight of his grief drove him to convey his feelings more forcefully than he had planned. He subsequently recounts the grievances he expressed, interwoven with prayers that reveal his immense mental suffering, indicating that he had fought hard against temptation, trying to prevent himself from falling into despair.