1 Lord, you have been our refugeA

in every generation.a

2 Before the mountains were born,

before you gave birth to the earth and the world,

from eternity to eternity, you are God.b

3 You return mankind to the dust,

saying, “Return, descendants of Adam.”c

4 For in your sight a thousand years

are like yesterday that passes by,

like a few hours of the night.d