15. When the Spirit is given to usfrom heaven,deserts will become orchardsthick as fertile forests.
16. Honesty and justicewill prosper there,
17. and justice will producelasting peace and security.
18. You, the Lord's people,will live in peace,calm and secure,
19. even if hailstones flattenforests and cities.
20. You will have God's blessing,as you plant your cropsbeside streams,while your donkeys and cattleroam freely about.