Psalms 39:2-9

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.’

7So, my Lord, what help can I hope to get? You are the only one that I can really trust!

8Save me from all my sins! Do not let fools insult me.

9I will not say anything more. I will not open my mouth, because it is you who have punished me!