Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?

General references

Bible References

Wherefore

Psalm 144:4
Man is like a mere breath;
His days are like a passing shadow.
Job 14:1
Man, who is born of woman,
Is short-lived and full of turmoil.
James 4:14
Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.

General references

Isaiah 64:12
Will You restrain Yourself at these things, O Lord?
Will You keep silent and afflict us beyond measure?

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