1 1 1 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
1 I said, "I will watch my ways 1 and keep my tongue from sin; 1 I will put a muzzle on my mouth 1 as long as the wicked are in my presence."
2 But when I was silent and still, 2 not even saying anything good, 2 my anguish increased.
3 My heart grew hot within me, 3 and as I meditated, the fire burned; 3 then I spoke with my tongue:
4 "Show me, O Lord, my life's end 4 and the number of my days; 4 let me know how fleeting is my life.
5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth; 5 the span of my years is as nothing before you. 5 Each man's life is but a breath.Selah
6 Man is a mere phantom as he goes to and fro: 6 He bustles about, but only in vain; 6 he heaps up wealth, not knowing who will get it.
7 "But now, Lord, what do I look for? 7 My hope is in you.
8 Save me from all my transgressions; 8 do not make me the scorn of fools.
9 I was silent; I would not open my mouth, 9 for you are the one who has done this.
10 Remove your scourge from me; 10 I am overcome by the blow of your hand.
11 You rebuke and discipline men for their sin; 11 you consume their wealth like a moth— 11 each man is but a breath.Selah
12 "Hear my prayer, O Lord, 12 listen to my cry for help; 12 be not deaf to my weeping. 12 For I dwell with you as an alien, 12 a stranger, as all my fathers were.
13 Look away from me, that I may rejoice again 13 before I depart and am no more."
