“Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.”
King James Version (KJV)
144:2 Subdued - Who hath disposed my peoples hearts to receive and obey me as their king.
144:5 Come - To help me. Smoke - As Sinai did at thy glorious appearance, #Exod 19:18|. This is a figurative and poetical description of God's coming to take vengeance upon his enemies.
Man is like to vanity: his dayes are as a shadow that passeth away.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Man is like a mere breath; His days are like a passing shadow.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Man is like to vanity: His days are as a shadow that passeth away.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Man is like a breath: his life is like a shade which is quickly gone.
- Basic English Bible
Man is like to vanity; his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
- Darby Bible
Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
- Webster's Bible
Man is like a breath. His days are like a shadow that passes away.
- World English Bible
Man to vanity hath been like, His days [are] as a shadow passing by.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Man is like unto a breath; his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible