1 I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin with my tongue.I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”
2 I was mute with silence.I held my peace, even from good.My sorrow was stirred.
3 My heart was hot within me.While I meditated, the fire burned.I spoke with my tongue:
4 “Lord, show me my end,what is the measure of my days.Let me know how frail I am.