18. Let this be written for the next generation, so that a people yet to be created may praise Yah,
19. that he looked down from his holy height. Yahweh looked from heaven over the earth
20. to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to liberate those destined to die,
21. so that they may make known in Zion the name of Yahweh, and his praise in Jerusalem,
22. when the peoples assemble, together with kingdoms, to serve Yahweh.
23. He has broken my strength along the way; he has cut short my days.
24. I say, “My God, do not carry me off from my life in the middle of my days.” Your years continue throughout all generations.
25. Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
26. They will perish, but you will endure. And like a garment they will all wear out, you will replace them like clothing, and they will be set aside.
27. But you are the same, and your years do not end.
28. The children of your servants will continue, and their descendants will be established before you.