Psalms 39:1-4

I said, “I will keep watch over my ways So that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep watch over my mouth as with a muzzle While the wicked are in my presence.”

I was mute and silent, I refused to say even something good, And my pain was stirred up.

My heart was hot within me, While I was musing the fire burned; Then I spoke with my tongue:

“Lord, let me know my end, And what is the extent of my days; Let me know how transient I am.