21 Thus my heart was embittered,and I was pierced in my feelings.
22 I was a brute and did not understand;I was as a beast before You.
23 Nevertheless I am continually with You;You have held me by my right hand.
24 You will guide me with Your counsel,and afterward receive me to glory.
25 Whom have I in heaven but You?And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.
26 My flesh and my heart fails,but God is the strength of my heartand my portion forever.
27 For those who are far from You will perish;You destroy everyone who is unfaithful to You.