Before the mountains were born,
before You gave birth to the earth and the world,
from eternity to eternity, You are God.(A)

You return mankind to the dust,
saying, “Return, descendants of Adam.”(B)
For in Your sight a thousand years
are like yesterday that passes by,
like a few hours of the night.(C)

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Before the mountains were born(A)
    or you brought forth the whole world,
    from everlasting to everlasting(B) you are God.(C)

You turn people back to dust,
    saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.”(D)
A thousand years in your sight
    are like a day that has just gone by,
    or like a watch in the night.(E)

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