1. I decided, “I will watch what I sayand make sure I do not sin with my tongue.I will put a muzzle over my mouthwhile in the presence of an evil man.”
2. I was stone silent;I held back the urge to speak.My frustration grew;
3. my anxiety intensified.As I thought about it, I became impatient.Finally I spoke these words:
4. “O Lord, help me understand my mortalityand the brevity of life!Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!