13. As a father has compassion for his children,so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.
14. He certainly knows what we are made of.He bears in mind that we are dust.
15. Human life is as short-lived as grass.It blossoms like a flower in the field.
16. When the wind blows over the flower, it disappears,and there is no longer any sign of it.
17. But from everlasting to everlasting,the Lord’s mercy is on those who fear him.His righteousness belongsto their children and grandchildren,
18. to those who are faithful to his promise,to those who remember to follow his guiding principles.