18. “I thought, ‘I may die in my own house,but I will make my days as numerous as the sand.
19. My roots will grow toward the water,and dew will lie on my branches all night.
20. My power will be fresh ⌊every day⌋,and the bow in my hand will remain new.’
21. “People listened to me eagerly,quietly waiting for my advice.
22. After I had spoken, they wouldn’t speak again.After all, my words fell gently on them.