¹¹ I will teach you about God’s power.
    I will not conceal anything concerning the Almighty.

¹⁷ O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood,
    and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.

³ “In the past you have encouraged many people;
    you have strengthened those who were weak.
⁴ Your words have supported those who were falling;
    you encouraged those with shaky knees.

⁸ But there is a spirit^[a] within people,
    the breath of the Almighty within them,
    that makes them intelligent.
⁹ Sometimes the elders are not wise.
    Sometimes the aged do not understand justice.
¹⁰ So listen to me,
    and let me tell you what I think.

¹⁰ At least I can take comfort in this:
    Despite the pain,
    I have not denied the words of the Holy One.