My days are like a shadow that declineth; And I am withered like grass.
My days are like an evening shadow that stretches out and declines [with the sun]; and I am withered like grass.
My days are like a shadow soon gone. I’m dried up like dead grass.
For according to the height of the heavens above the earth, so has he reinforced his mercy toward those who fear him.
For according to the height of the heaven above the earth: he hath strengthened his mercy towards them that fear him.