17. Only when I came into God’s holy placedid I ⌊finally⌋ understand what would happen to them.
18. You put them in slippery placesand make them fall into ruin.
19. They are suddenly destroyed.They are completely swept away by terror!
20. As ⌊someone⌋ gets rid of a dream when he wakes up,so you, O Lord, get rid of the thought of themwhen you wake up.
21. When my heart was filled with bitternessand my mind was seized ⌊with envy⌋,
22. I was stupid, and I did not understand.I was like a dumb animal in your presence.
23. Yet, I am always with you.You hold on to my right hand.
24. With your advice you guide me,and in the end you will take me to glory.
25. As long as I have you,I don’t need anyone else in heaven or on earth.
26. My body and mind may waste away,but God remains the foundation of my lifeand my inheritance forever.
27. Without a doubt, those who are far from you will die.You destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28. Being united with God is my highest good.I have made the Almighty Lord my refugeso that I may report everything that he has done.