Psalms 89:47
Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?In other versions
Oh remember how short my time is: For what vanity hast thou created all the children of men!
ASV
See how short my time is; why have you made all men for no purpose?
BBE
Remember, as regards me, what life is. Wherefore hast thou created all the children of men to be vanity?
DBY
Remember how short my time is! For what vanity have you created all the children of men!
WEB
Remember, I pray Thee, what `is' life-time? Wherefore in vain hast Thou created All the sons of men?
YLT
Remember how short my time is: wherefore have you made all men in vain?
ENG
How long, LORD, wilt thou hide thyself? for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
WBT
Remember the briefness of my lifespan! For what futility You have created all men!
BSB
In context
45The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.
46How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
48What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?