Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away.”

How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.

God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them. (Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

For look, they wait to ambush me; powerful men stalk me, but not because I have rebelled or sinned, O Lord.

In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.