Psalm 39:5–6

5 In fact, you have made my days just inches long,

and my life span is as nothing to you.

Yes, every human being stands as only a vapor.d

Selah

6 Yes, a person goes about like a mere shadow.

Indeed, they rush around in vain,

gathering possessions

without knowing who will get them.e

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d	Ps 62:9 Ps 89:47 Ps 144:4
e	Ps 49:10 Ec 2:18–19 Lk 12:20 1 Co 7:31