"For whatdoes he carefor his householdafterhim, When the numberof his monthsis cutoff?
"His sonsachievehonor,but he does not know[it]; Or they becomeinsignificant,but he does not perceiveit.
"Sincehis daysare determined,The numberof his monthsis with You; And his limitsYou have setso that he cannotpass.
"Let his own eyesseehis decay,And let him drinkof the wrathof the Almighty.
"Can anyone teachGodknowledge,In that He judgesthose on high?
I say,"O my God,do not takeme awayin the midstof my days,Your yearsare throughout allgenerations.
But You, O God,will bringthem downto the pitof destruction;Menof bloodshedand deceitwill not liveout halftheir days.But I will trustin You.
