Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.

“O that you would hide me in Sheol, and conceal me till your anger has passed! O that you would set me a time and then remember me!

The womb forgets him, the worm feasts on him, no longer will he be remembered. Like a tree, wickedness will be broken down.

Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God.

A psalm of David, written to get God’s attention. O Lord, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger! Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!

I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

Rise up, O God! Defend your honor! Remember how fools insult you all day long!

I said, “During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

They did not remember what he had done, how he delivered them from the enemy,

Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

They say, “Come on, let’s annihilate them so they are no longer a nation! Then the name of Israel will be remembered no more.”

I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them, “This one was born there.”

Take note of my brief lifespan! Why do you make all people so mortal?

Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!

He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.

May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the Lord! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!