Jeremiah 10:23–24

I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself,

that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

Correct me, O Lord, but in justice;

not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.

Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;

it is not for them to direct their steps.

Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—

not in your anger,

or you will reduce me to nothing.

I know, Lord,

that a person’s way of life is not his own;

no one who walks determines his own steps.

Discipline me, Lord, but with justice—

not in your anger,

or you will reduce me to nothing.

I know, Lord, that our lives are not our own.

We are not able to plan our own course.

So correct me, Lord, but please be gentle.

Do not correct me in anger, for I would die.

I know, O Yahweh, that to the human is not his own way,

nor to a person is the walking and the directing of his own step.

Chastise me, O Yahweh, but in moderation,

not in your anger, lest you eradicate me.

O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself:

It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

O Lord, correct me, but with judgment;

Not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.