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39:1  For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David. I said, “I will guard my ways so that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
39:2  I was speechless and quiet; I kept silent, even from speaking good, and my pain intensified.
39:3  My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, a fire burned. I spoke with my tongue:
39:4  “Lord, make me aware of my end and the number of my days so that I will know how short-lived I am.
39:5  In fact, you have made my days just inches long, and my life span is as nothing to you. Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor.Selah
39:6  Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow. Indeed, they rush around in vain, gathering possessions without knowing who will get them.
39:7  “Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.
39:8  Rescue me from all my transgressions; do not make me the taunt of fools.
39:9  I am speechless; I do not open my mouth because of what you have done.
39:10  Remove your torment from me. Because of the force of your hand I am finished.
39:11  You discipline a person with punishment for iniquity, consuming like a moth what is precious to him; yes, every human being is only a vapor.Selah
39:12  “Hear my prayer, Lord, and listen to my cry for help; do not be silent at my tears. For I am here with you as an alien, a temporary resident like all my ancestors.
39:13  Turn your angry gaze from me so that I may be cheered up before I die and am gone.”