1)

How are his days "k'Tzel Natuy"?

1.

Rashi: At night, when the shadows lean, and when it is dark, they are not recognized; they are finished off.

2.

Radak: It is as if the sun stretched the shadow when it veers from the land. When the sun departs, there is shade. My days passed quickly in the affliction of Galus, like a shadow that passes quickly. I anticipate Ge'ulah, but I do not see it.

3.

Malbim: I despair of seeing salvation. My strength already finished, and I have no hope. Still, I do not despair from the general Ge'ulah that Hashem promised. His word will not return empty (not fulfilled). I despair due to my time. At the end of the day, the shadow stretches; this is a sign that soon will be night. So, most of my days already passed

2)

Why did he say that he dries like grass?

1.

Radak: My days passed quickly, and in my lifetime I dried like grass. Its moisture dries quickly.

2.

Malbim: My body's strength is like grass that dries.

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