In this text, the speaker laments the fleeting nature of life, comparing their existence to that of a hireling with appointed days of vanity and wearisome nights. They question the purpose of their existence, feeling that their life is like wind, and their days are spent without hope. The speaker expresses their desire for death over life, feeling loathing towards their existence. They question God's constant scrutiny and their own sins, seeking forgiveness and relief from their suffering.