1 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place*

in all generations.

2 Before the mountains were brought forth,

or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world,

from everlasting to everlasting thou art God.

3 Thou turnest man back to the dust,

and sayest, “Turn back, O children of men!”

4 For a thousand years in thy sight

are but as yesterday when it is past,

or as a watch in the night.

5 Thou dost sweep men away; they are like a dream,

like grass which is renewed in the morning:

6 in the morning it flourishes and is renewed;

in the evening it fades and withers.