But He, [being] full of compassion, forgave [their] iniquity, And did not destroy [them.] Yes, many a time He turned His anger away, And did not stir up all His wrath;

For He remembered that they [were but] flesh, A breath that passes away and does not come again.

Remember how short my time is; For what futility have You created all the children of men?

In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you [are,] And to dust you shall return."

My flesh is caked with worms and dust, My skin is cracked and breaks out afresh.

Oh, remember that my life [is] a breath! My eye will never again see good.

Remember, I pray, that You have made me like clay. And will You turn me into dust again?

Will You frighten a leaf driven to and fro? And will You pursue dry stubble?

Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, And the spirit will return to God who gave it.