In Quietness There Is Strength

November 12, 2023

1 I said, “I will guard my ways,
that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle,
so long as the wicked are in my presence.”

2 I was mute and silent;
I held my peace to no avail,
and my distress grew worse.

3 My heart became hot within me.
As I mused, the fire burned;
then I spoke with my tongue:

4 “O LORD, make me know my end
and what is the measure of my days;
let me know how fleeting I am!

5 Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths,
and my lifetime is as nothing before you.
Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah

6 Surely a man goes about as a shadow!
Surely for nothing they are in turmoil;
man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!

7 “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait?
My hope is in you.