21. Thus my heart was grieved,And I was vexed in my mind.
22. I was so foolish and ignorant;I was like a beast before You.
23. Nevertheless I am continually with You;You hold me by my right hand.
24. You will guide me with Your counsel,And afterward receive me to glory.
25. Whom have I in heaven but You?And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
26. My flesh and my heart fail;But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27. For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish;You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.