20. They are like a dream when one awakes;when you arise, Lord,you will despise them as fantasies.
21. When my heart was grievedand my spirit embittered,
22. I was senseless and ignorant;I was a brute beast before you.
23. Yet I am always with you;you hold me by my right hand.
24. You guide me with your counsel,and afterwards you will take me into glory.
25. Whom have I in heaven but you?And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26. My flesh and my heart may fail,but God is the strength of my heartand my portion for ever.
27. Those who are far from you will perish;you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28. But as for me, it is good to be near God.I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;I will tell of all your deeds.