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I was speechless in silence;
    I was silent to no avail,
    but my anguish was stirred up.
My heart was hot within me;
    while I was musing, the fire burned,
    then I spoke with my tongue:

Lord, make me to know my end,
    and what is the measure of my days,
    that I may know how transient I am.

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So I remained utterly silent,(A)
    not even saying anything good.
But my anguish(B) increased;
    my heart grew hot(C) within me.
While I meditated,(D) the fire(E) burned;
    then I spoke with my tongue:

“Show me, Lord, my life’s end
    and the number of my days;(F)
    let me know how fleeting(G) my life is.(H)

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