1. I said,“I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue.I will bridle my mouth while wicked people are in my presence.”
2. I remained totally speechless.I kept silent, although it did me no good.While I was deep in thought, my pain grew worse.
3. My heart burned like a fire flaring up within me.Then I spoke with my tongue:
4. “Teach me, O Lord, about the end of my life.Teach me about the number of days I have leftso that I may know how temporary my life is.
5. Indeed, you have made the length of my days ⌊only⌋ a few inches.My life span is nothing compared to yours.Certainly, everyone alive is like a whisper in the wind. Selah
6. Each person who walks around is like a shadow.They are busy for no reason.They accumulate riches without knowing who will get them.”
7. And now, Lord, what am I waiting for?My hope is in you!