1. I said, “I will guard my waysso that I may not sin with my tongue;I will guard my mouth with a muzzleas long as the wicked are in my presence.”
2. I was speechless and quiet;I kept silent, even from speaking good,and my pain intensified.
3. My heart grew hot within me;as I mused, a fire burned. I spoke with my tongue:
4. “Lord, reveal to me the end of my lifeand the number of my days.Let me know how short-lived I am.
5. You, indeed, have made my days short in length,and my life span as nothing in Your sight.Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor. Selah
6. “Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow.Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,gathering possessionswithout knowing who will get them.
7. Now, Lord, what do I wait for?My hope is in You.
8. Deliver me from all my transgressions;do not make me the taunt of fools.
9. I am speechless; I do not open my mouthbecause of what You have done.