16. I hear all this, and I tremble;my lips quiver with fear.My body goes limp,and my feet stumble beneath me.I will quietly wait for the time to comewhen God will punish those who attack us.
17. Even though the fig trees have no fruitand no grapes grow on the vines,even though the olive crop failsand the fields produce no corn,even though the sheep all dieand the cattle stalls are empty,
18. I will still be joyful and glad,because the Lord God is my saviour.
19. The Sovereign Lord gives me strength.He makes me sure-footed as a deer,and keeps me safe on the mountains.