^{13 Ref} As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.

^{14 Ref} For he has knowledge of our feeble frame; he sees that we are only dust.

^{15 Ref} As for man, his days are as grass: his beautiful growth is like the flower of the field.

^{16 Ref} The wind goes over it and it is gone; and its place sees it no longer.

^{17 Ref} But the mercy of the Lord is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will see his righteousness;