1 O Lord, you have been our refuge throughout every generation.
2 Before the mountains were born,
3 You turn mortals back into dust
4 Indeed, in your sight a thousand years are like a single day,
5 You sweep mortals away.
6 In the morning they blossom and sprout.
7 Indeed, your anger consumes us.
8 You have set our sins in front of you.
9 Indeed, all our days slip away because of your fury.
10 Each of us lives for 70 years—
11 Who fully understands the power of your anger?
12 Teach us to number each of our days
13 Return, Lord! How long … ?
14 Satisfy us every morning with your mercy
15 Make us rejoice for as many days as you have made us suffer,
16 Let ⌞us,⌟ your servants, see what you can do.
17 Let the kindness of the Lord our God be with us.