11 You discipline a man with punishment for sin,
consuming like a moth what is precious to him;(A)
every man is only a vapor.(B)Selah

12 “Hear my prayer, Lord,
and listen to my cry for help;
do not be silent at my tears.(C)
For I am a foreigner residing with You,
a temporary resident like all my fathers.(D)
13 Turn Your angry gaze from me
so that I may be cheered up
before I die and am gone.”(E)

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11 When you rebuke(A) and discipline(B) anyone for their sin,
    you consume(C) their wealth like a moth(D)
    surely everyone is but a breath.(E)

12 “Hear my prayer, Lord,
    listen to my cry for help;(F)
    do not be deaf(G) to my weeping.(H)
I dwell with you as a foreigner,(I)
    a stranger,(J) as all my ancestors were.(K)
13 Look away from me, that I may enjoy life again
    before I depart and am no more.”(L)

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