20 When you arise, O Lord,you will laugh at their silly ideasas a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter,and I was all torn up inside.
22 I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
23 Yet I still belong to you;you hold my right hand.
24 You guide me with your counsel,leading me to a glorious destiny.
25 Whom have I in heaven but you?I desire you more than anything on earth.
26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,but God remains the strength of my heart;he is mine forever.