Psalms 102:11

The Prayer of the Afflicted

10because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and cast me aside. 11My days are like lengthening shadows, and I wither away like grass.

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Berean Standard Bible
My days are like lengthening shadows, and I wither away like grass.
American Standard Version (1901)
My days are like a shadow that declineth; And I am withered like grass.
Bible in Basic English
My days are like a shade which is stretched out; I am dry like the grass.
Free Bible Version
My life is fading away like a shadow that lengthens—I'm withering away like grass.
Geneva Bible 1599
My dayes are like a shadowe that fadeth, and I am withered like grasse.
King James (Authorized) Version
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
One Unity Resource Bible
My days are like a long shadow. I have withered like grass.
Translation for Translators
My time to remain alive is like an evening shadow that will soon be gone [SIM]. I am withering like grass withers in the hot sun.
Unlocked Literal Bible
My days are like a shadow that fades, and I have withered like grass.
Noah Webster Bible
My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
World English Bible
My days are like a long shadow. I have withered like grass.
Young's Literal Translation
My days as a shadow [are] stretched out, And I — as the herb I am withered.