²⁸ My soul melts away for sorrow;
    strengthen me according to your word.^(A)

²⁹ He gives power to the faint
    and strengthens the powerless.^(A)

¹² I will make them strong in the Lord,
    and they shall walk in his name,
            says the Lord.^(A)

²⁶ They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
    their courage melted away in their calamity;^(A)

¹⁴ Wait for the Lord;
    be strong, and let your heart take courage;
    wait for the Lord!^(A)

³¹ but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
    they shall walk and not faint.^(A)

¹¹ May the Lord give strength to his people!
    May the Lord bless his people with peace!^(A)