^{47 Ref} See how short my time is; why have you made all men for no purpose?

^{48 Ref} What man now living will not see death? will he be able to keep back his soul from the underworld? (Selah.)

^{49 Ref} Lord, where are your earlier mercies? where is the oath which you made to David in unchanging faith?

^{50 Ref} Keep in mind, O Lord, the shame of your servants, and how the bitter words of all the people have come into my heart;