While still uncut shoots,
they would dry up quicker than any other plant.

My days fly by faster than a runner;
they flee without seeing any good.

where then is my hope?
Who can see any hope for me?

Can a man be of any use to God?
Can even a wise man be of use to Him?

if I have eaten my few crumbs alone
without letting the fatherless eat any of it—

because they turned aside from following Him
and did not understand any of His ways

Therefore, men fear Him.
He does not look favorably on any who are wise in heart.

Any hope of capturing him proves false.
Does a person not collapse at the very sight of him?