Psalms 39:1-9

¹For Jeduthun, the music director. A psalm of David. I told myself, “I will be careful in what I do, and not sin in what I say. I will keep my mouth shut when the wicked are around.”

²So I was completely silent—I didn't even say anything good. But the pain inside only got worse.

³My mind burned as if on fire; I had to say what I was thinking:

⁴Lord, remind me. How short is my life? How long do I have? Remind me how quickly my life will pass.

⁵Just look at the tiny amount of days you have given me! In your eyes my whole lifetime is like nothing. Our lives here are just a breath… Selah.

⁶Human beings are just shadows walking around. They pointlessly rush through life, trying to pile up possessions without knowing who will get them.

⁷So Lord, what am I looking for? I put my hope in you.

⁸Save me from my rebellion. Don't let me be mocked by fools.

⁹I will stay quiet, I won't say a word, for it's you who has done this to me.