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26 They shoot by like skiffs of reed,
    like an eagle swooping upon its prey.
27 If I say: I will forget my complaining,
    I will lay aside my sadness and be of good cheer,
28 Then I am in dread of all my pains;
    I know that you[a] will not hold me innocent.

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Footnotes

  1. 9:28–31 You: refers to God.

26 They skim past(A) like boats of papyrus,(B)
    like eagles swooping down on their prey.(C)
27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,(D)
    I will change my expression, and smile,’
28 I still dread(E) all my sufferings,
    for I know you will not hold me innocent.(F)

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