^2 (A)Before the mountains were brought forth,
Or ever You ^[a]had formed the earth and the world,
Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.

^3 (A)Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
And ^(B)His greatness is ^[a]unsearchable.

²³ As for the Almighty, ^(A)we cannot find Him;
^(B)He is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress.

⁵ God thunders marvelously with His voice;
^(A)He does great things which we cannot comprehend.

^24 (A)I said, “O my God,
Do not take me away in the midst of my days;
^(B)Your years are throughout all generations.
^25 (C)Of old You laid the foundation of the earth,
And the heavens are the work of Your hands.
^26 (D)They will perish, but You will ^[a]endure;
Yes, they will all grow old like a garment;
Like a cloak You will change them,
And they will be changed.
²⁷ But ^(E)You are the same,
And Your years will have no end.