4 I said, "Lord, show me when my life will end. Show me how many days I have left. Tell me how short my life will be.
5 You have given me only a few days to live. My whole life doesn't seem like anything to you. No man's life lasts any longer than a breath. Selah
6 People are only shadows as they go here and there. They rush around, but it doesn't mean anything. They pile up wealth, but they don't know who will get it.
7 "Lord, what can I look forward to now? You are the only hope I have.
8 Save me from all the wrong things I've done. Don't let foolish people make fun of me.
9 I keep silent. I don't open my mouth. You are the one who has caused all of this to happen.
10 Please stop beating me. I'm about to die from the blows of your hand.