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45 Thou hast made less the days of his time; thou hast beshed him with shame.

46 Lord, how long turnest thou away, into the end; shall thine ire burn out as fire? (Lord, how long turnest thou away, forever? shall thy anger always burn like fire?)

47 Bethink thou what is my substance; for whether thou hast ordained vainly all the sons of men? (Remember thou what my substance is/how short my time is; hast thou ordained all the sons of men in vain?)

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45 You have cut short(A) the days of his youth;
    you have covered him with a mantle of shame.(B)

46 How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself forever?
    How long will your wrath burn like fire?(C)
47 Remember how fleeting is my life.(D)
    For what futility you have created all humanity!

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