23. He broke my strength in midlife,cutting short my days.
24. But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever,don’t take my life while I am so young!
25. Long ago you laid the foundation of the earthand made the heavens with your hands.
26. They will perish, but you remain forever;they will wear out like old clothing.You will change them like a garmentand discard them.
27. But you are always the same;you will live forever.
28. The children of your peoplewill live in security.Their children’s childrenwill thrive in your presence.”