Psalms 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.  * 39:4 Ps 78:39; 90:12; 103:14

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.  * 39:5 Ps 62:9; 89:47; 144:4Selah

6 Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.

Indeed, they rush around in vain,

gathering possessions

without knowing who will get them.  * 39:6 Ps 49:10; Ec 2:18–19; Lk 12:20; 1Co 7:31