Psalms 39:2-9

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!

7"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.

8Deliver me from all my transgressions. Do not make me the scorn of the fool!

9I am mute; I do not open my mouth, for it is you who have done it.