⁵ Since a person’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, make me aware of my end
and the number of my days
so that I will 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)