Psalms 39:7-13

7And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.

8Rescue me from my rebellion. Do not let fools mock me.

9I am silent before you; I won’t say a word, for my punishment is from you.

10But please stop striking me! I am exhausted by the blows from your hand.

11When you discipline us for our sins, you consume like a moth what is precious to us. Each of us is but a breath. Interlude

12Hear my prayer, O Lord! Listen to my cries for help! Don’t ignore my tears. For I am your guest— a traveler passing through, as my ancestors were before me.

13Leave me alone so I can smile again before I am gone and exist no more.