²¹ Lord, do not forsake me;^(A)
    do not be far^(B) from me, my God.

⁹ Do not cast^(A) me away when I am old;^(B)
    do not forsake^(C) me when my strength is gone.

¹⁸ Even when I am old and gray,^(A)
    do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power^(B) to the next generation,
    your mighty acts to all who are to come.^(C)