17. And I break the jaw-teeth of the perverse, And from his teeth I cast away prey.
18. And I say, `With my nest I expire, And as the sand I multiply days.'
19. My root is open unto the waters, And dew doth lodge on my branch.
20. My honour [is] fresh with me, And my bow in my hand is renewed.
21. To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.