⁵ Since man’s days are determined
and the number of his months depends on You,
and since You have set^[a] limits he cannot pass,^(A)

⁴ “Lord, reveal to me the end of my life
and the number of my days.
Let me know how short-lived I am.^(A)

¹² Teach us to number our days carefully
so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.^[a](A)