13. You will show pity to Zionbecause the time has come.
14. We, your servants,love each stone in the city,and we are sad to see themlying in the dust.
15. Our Lord, the nationswill honour you,and all kings on earthwill praise your glory.
16. You will rebuildthe city of Zion.Your glory will be seen,
17. and the prayers of the homelesswill be answered.
18. Future generations must alsopraise the Lord,so write this for them:
19. “From his holy temple,the Lord looked downat the earth.
20. He listened to the groansof prisoners,and he rescued everyonewho was doomed to die.”
21. All Jerusalem should praiseyou, our Lord,
22. when people from every nationmeet to worship you.
23. I should still be strong,but you, Lord, have madean old person of me.
24. You will live for ever!Years mean nothing to you.Don't cut my life in half!
25. In the beginning, Lord,you laid the earth's foundationand created the heavens.
26. They will all disappearand wear out like clothes.You change them,as you would a coat,but you last for ever.
27. You are always the same.Years cannot change you.
28. Every generation of thosewho serve youwill live in your presence.