20. to hear the groaning of the prisonersand to set free those who are appointed to death,
21. that they may declare the name of the Lord in Zionand His praise in Jerusalem;
22. when the peoples are gathered together,and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.
23. He has weakened my strength in my midlife;He has shortened my days.
24. I said,“O my God, do not take me away in the midst of my days—Your years endure throughout all generations.”
25. From before You have laid the foundation of the earth,and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
26. They shall perish, but You shall endure;indeed, all of them shall wear out like a garment;like a robe You shall change them,and they shall pass away,
27. but You are the same,and Your years shall have no end.
28. The children of Your servants shall be secure,and their offspring shall be established before You.