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45 The days of his youth have You shortened; You have covered him with shame. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

46 How long, O Lord? Will You hide Yourself forever? How long shall Your wrath burn like fire?

47 O [earnestly] remember how short my time is and what a mere fleeting life mine is. For what emptiness, falsity, futility, and frailty You have created all men!

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45 You have cut short(A) the days of his youth;
    you have covered him with a mantle of shame.(B)

46 How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself forever?
    How long will your wrath burn like fire?(C)
47 Remember how fleeting is my life.(D)
    For what futility you have created all humanity!

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