Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Psalm lxxxv. 10.

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A thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past,[822:1] and as a watch in the night.

Psalm xc. 4.

We spend our years as a tale that is told.[822:2]

Psalm xc. 9.

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.[822:3]

Psalm xc. 10.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.