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Before the mountains were brought forth,
    or ever you had formed the earth and the world,
    from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

You turn us[a] back to dust,
    and say, ‘Turn back, you mortals.’
For a thousand years in your sight
    are like yesterday when it is past,
    or like a watch in the night.

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  1. Psalm 90:3 Heb humankind

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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