Bible in Basic English
"Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am."
— Psalms 39:4, Bible in Basic English
“Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.”
“"Yahweh, show me my end, what is the measure of my days. Let me know how frail I am.”
““O LORD, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!”
I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.
I made no sound, I said no word, even of good; and I was moved with sorrow.
My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,
Lord, give me knowledge of my end, and of the measure of my days, so that I may see how feeble I am.
You have made my days no longer than a hand's measure; and my years are nothing in your eyes; truly, every man is but a breath. (Selah.)
Truly, every man goes on his way like an image; he is troubled for no purpose: he makes a great store of wealth, and has no knowledge of who will get it.
And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? my hope is in you.