Psalms 39:7-13

7But now, O Lord, upon what am I relying? You are my only hope!

8Deliver me from all my sins of rebellion! Do not make me the object of fools’ insults!

9I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

10Please stop wounding me! You have almost beaten me to death!

11You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor. (Selah)

12Hear my prayer, O Lord! Listen to my cry for help! Do not ignore my sobbing! For I am dependent on you, like one residing outside his native land; I am at your mercy, just as all my ancestors were.

13Turn your angry gaze away from me, so I can be happy before I pass away.