18. Truly, you put them on a slippery pathand send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.
19. In an instant they are destroyed,completely swept away by terrors.
20. When you arise, O Lord,you will laugh at their silly ideasas a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
21. Then I realized that my heart was bitter,and I was all torn up inside.
22. I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
23. Yet I still belong to you;you hold my right hand.
24. You guide me with your counsel,leading me to a glorious destiny.
25. Whom have I in heaven but you?I desire you more than anything on earth.
26. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,but God remains the strength of my heart;he is mine forever.
27. Those who desert him will perish,for you destroy those who abandon you.
28. But as for me, how good it is to be near God!I have made the Sovereign lord my shelter,and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.