¹² Teach us how short our lives are
    so that we can become wise.

¹² Teach us how short our lives are
    so that we can become wise.
¹³ Lord, come back to us.
    Be kind to your servants.
¹⁴ Fill us with your love every morning.
    Let us be happy and enjoy our lives.
¹⁵ For years you have made life hard for us and have given us many troubles.
    Now make us happy for just as long.
¹⁶ Let your servants see the wonderful things you can do for them.
    And let their children see your glory.
¹⁷ Lord, our God, be kind to us.
    Make everything we do successful.
    Yes, make it all successful.