18. But if a plant is torn from its place,then that place rejects it and says, ‘I never saw you.’
19. Now joy has gone away;other plants grow up from the same dirt.
20. “Surely God does not reject the innocentor give strength to those who do evil.
21. God will yet fill your mouth with laughterand your lips with shouts of joy.
22. Your enemies will be covered with shame,and the tents of the wicked will be gone.”