Psalm 39:6-8

International Standard Version

⁶ In fact, people walk around as shadows.
    Surely, they busy themselves for nothing,
        heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them.
⁷ How long, Lord, will I wait expectantly?
    I have placed my hope in you.
⁸ Deliver me from all my transgressions,
    and do not let fools scorn me.”