17. He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.
18. This will be written for the generation to come. A people which will be created will praise Yah.
19. For he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, Yahweh saw the earth;
20. to hear the groans of the prisoner; to free those who are condemned to death;
21. that men may declare Yahweh’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
22. when the peoples are gathered together, the kingdoms, to serve Yahweh.
23. He weakened my strength along the course. He shortened my days.
24. I said, “My God, don’t take me away in the middle of my days. Your years are throughout all generations.