Psalms 89:47

47 1Remember what my span of life is; For what 2vanity You have created all the sons of men!

Psalms 89:47 In-Context

45 You have shortened the days of his youth; You have covered him with shame. Selah.
46 How long, O LORD ? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath burn like fire?
47 Remember what my span of life is; For what vanity You have created all the sons of men!
48 What man can live and not see death? Can he deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah.
49 Where are Your former lovingkindnesses, O Lord , Which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?

Cross References 2

  • 1. Job 7:7; Job 10:9; Job 14:1
  • 2. Psalms 39:5; Psalms 62:9; Ecclesiastes 1:2; Ecclesiastes 2:11

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Lit "of what duration I am"
  • [b]. Or "have You...men?"
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