24 But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever,don’t take my life while I am so young!
25 Long ago you laid the foundation of the earthand made the heavens with your hands.
26 They will perish, but you remain forever;they will wear out like old clothing.You will change them like a garmentand discard them.
27 But you are always the same;you will live forever.
28 The children of your peoplewill live in security.Their children’s childrenwill thrive in your presence.”