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What does Isaiah 39:8 mean?

Hezekiah said to Isaiah, 'The message from the Lord you’ve spoken is good.' For he thought, 'At least there will be peace and security during my lifetime.' Isaiah 39:8 - Modern Text Bible

(Hezekiah accepts the prophecy, but his response is self-focused—he’s relieved that disaster won’t come while he’s alive.)