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.
10. Remove Your torment from me;I fade away because of the force of Your hand.
11. You discipline a man with punishment for sin,consuming like a moth what is precious to him; every man is only a vapor. Selah
12. “Hear my prayer, Lord,and listen to my cry for help;do not be silent at my tears. For I am a foreigner residing with You,a temporary resident like all my fathers.
13. Turn Your angry gaze from meso that I may be cheered upbefore I die and am gone.”