² But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;^(B)
    I had nearly lost my foothold.^(C)
3 For I envied^(D) the arrogant
    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.^(E)

²¹ When my heart was grieved
    and my spirit embittered,
²² I was senseless^(A) and ignorant;
    I was a brute beast^(B) before you.

²³ Yet I am always with you;
    you hold me by my right hand.^(C)
24 You guide^(D) me with your counsel,^(E)
    and afterward you will take me into glory.
²⁵ Whom have I in heaven but you?^(F)
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.^(G)
26 My flesh and my heart^(H) may fail,^(I)
    but God is the strength^(J) of my heart
    and my portion^(K) forever.

²⁷ Those who are far from you will perish;^(L)
    you destroy all who are unfaithful^(M) to you.
²⁸ But as for me, it is good to be near God.^(N)
    I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;^(O)
    I will tell of all your deeds.^(P)