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!
8 Rescue me from all my rebellious acts.Do not disgrace me in front of godless fools.
9 I remained speechless.I did not open my mouthbecause you are the one who has done this.