22. when the nations gather together,and the kingdoms pay tribute to the Lord.
23. He has taken away my strength in the middle of life;he has cut short my days.
24. I say, “O my God, please do not take me away in the middle of my life!You endure through all generations.
25. In earlier times you established the earth;the skies are your handiwork.
26. They will perish,but you will endure.They will wear out like a garment;like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.
27. But you remain;your years do not come to an end.
28. The children of your servants will settle down here,and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”