¹⁷ till I entered the sanctuary^(A) of God;
    then I understood their final destiny.^(B)

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.