Psalms 39:1-6

11I said, ‘I will be careful what I do, so that I do not sin. I will also be careful what I say. When wicked people are listening, I will not even open my mouth.’

2So I did not speak a word, even about good things. That made me very upset.

3It was like a fire inside me! As I thought more about it, I just had to say something! So I said this:

4‘Lord, tell me about my life. Tell me how long it will be, and when it will finish. I need to remember that life is only short.

5Yes, you have made the days of my life only a few! The time that I live seems very short to you. Human life is only a breath, even for those who seem to be strong. Selah.

6As we live, we are just like shadows. We work to get things for ourselves. We may get a lot of money, but we do not know who will have it after we die.’