18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand. |
19 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. |
20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. |
21 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. |
22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. |
23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. |
24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. |
25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners. |