19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth;
20 To hear the sighing of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
21 That men may declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
22 When the peoples are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.
23 He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
24 I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.
25 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of thy hands.