16. For the LORD hath built up Zion, he hath appeared in his glory;
17. He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, and hath not despised their prayer.
18. This shall be written for the generation to come: and a people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
19. For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;
20. To hear the sighing of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
21. That men may declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
22. When the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
23. He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
24. I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.
25. Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands.