¹⁸ Even when I am old and gray,^(A)
    do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power^(B) to the next generation,
    your mighty acts to all who are to come.^(C)

⁴ Even to your old age and gray hairs^(A)
    I am he,^(B) I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
    I will sustain^(C) you and I will rescue you.

⁹ Do not cast^(A) me away when I am old;^(B)
    do not forsake^(C) me when my strength is gone.

⁴ One generation^(A) commends your works to another;
    they tell^(B) of your mighty acts.^(C)
5 They speak of the glorious splendor^(D) of your majesty—
    and I will meditate on your wonderful works.^[a](E)

⁹ Awake, awake,^(A) arm^(B) of the Lord,
    clothe yourself with strength!^(C)
Awake, as in days gone by,
    as in generations of old.^(D)
Was it not you who cut Rahab^(E) to pieces,
    who pierced that monster^(F) through?

³¹ They will proclaim his righteousness,^(A)
    declaring to a people yet unborn:^(B)
    He has done it!^(C)