Key Themes in Psalm 39
Silence- 39:1-3, 9, 12
Brevity of Life- 39:4-6, 11, 12
Sin and suffering- 39:8-11


Jesus fulfills Psalm 39

This ending is answered in the resurrection of Jesus. 

This psalm reveals “the bewilderment about man that was only finally dispelled when the Word became flesh, and when the gospel brought life and immortality to light” Kidner, 156. 

39:1-2, 9 Jesus’ silence when on trial- Matt. 26:62-64; 27:11-14.

39:2 His silence did not eliminate Jesus’ grief- Matt. 26:37-38.

39:8 Jesus brings forgiveness for our transgression. He solves the problem of our sin- Acts 13:39; Rom. 4:25

39:4-6, 13 The brevity of life and the certainty of death is answered by the resurrection and life- John 11:25; 14:6.

39:11 He provides us riches that neither moth eats nor rust destroys and riches that thieves cannot break through and steal.