16. Sinful people are like plantswith spreading roots and plentyof sun and water.
17. They wrap their roots tightlyaround rocks.
18. But once they are pulled up,they have no more place;
19. their life slips away,and other plants grow there.
20. We know God doesn't rejectan innocent personor help a sinner.
21. And so, he will make you happyand give you somethingto smile about.
22. But your evil enemieswill be put to shameand disappear for ever.