He led them with a cloud during the day, and during the night with light from the fire.

How long must I struggle in my soul at night and have sorrow in my heart during the day? How long will my enemy rise up against me?

I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; indeed, my conscience instructs me during the night.

During the night I remembered my song. I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders.

As arrows in the hand of a warrior, so also are children born during one's youth.

Also, when I reach old age and have gray hair, God, do not forsake me, until I have declared your power to this generation and your might to the next one.

They will still bear fruit even in old age; they will be luxuriant and green.