Psalms 39:1-6

1I said, "I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence."

2I was mute and silent; I held my peace to no avail, and my distress grew worse.

3My heart became hot within me. As I mused, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:

4"O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!

5Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah

6Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!