(My version of Psalm 39)
I promised myself: I'll be careful on life's journey not to sin with my words. I'll seal my lips when wicked people are around. I did keep my mouth shut. I had nothing to say - not even anything good - which grieved me more and more. I felt my heart become hot inside me as I thought on these things. I was furious (with myself?).
Eternal One, let me understand my end and how brief my existence is. Help me deal with myself by realizing that my life is fleeting. Why torture myself like this?
You have determined the length of my days and my life is nothing compared to you. Even the longest life is only a breath.
Selah
(consider this)
In truth, all journey through life like a shadow (analyze that!) We busy ourselves accomplishing nothing (lasting or of real value), piling up assets we cannot keep (or are fleeting). If it is all so temporary (of light impact) , what I am really doing?
You, Lord, are my only hope (for meaning and purposeful action).
Keep me from wrong (for your sake and mine). I am quiet. I keep my mouth closed because it comes from you to humble me this way. Discipline me for my sin. I am but a moth, which you can consume. I am only breath.
Selah
(consider this)
Hear me, O Eternal One, listen to my pleading and don't ignore my tears. I am estranged from you - a wanderer like my fathers before me. Look away from me so I might have a chance to recovery my joy/my smile again before I lay this life down and am no more.
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