^{5 Ref} I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.

^{6 Ref} I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; And my spirit maketh diligent search.

^{7 Ref} Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?

^{8 Ref} Is his lovingkindness clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore?

^{9 Ref} Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah