16. He seems to have moisture before the sun arrives; and at sunrise, his sprout shoots forth.
17. His roots will crowd together over a heap of stones, and among the stones he will remain.
18. If someone is devoured right beside him, he will deny him and will say: "I do not know you."
19. For this is the benefit of his way, that others in turn may spring up from the earth.
20. God will not discard the simple, nor will he extend his hand to the spiteful,
21. even until your mouth is filled with laughter and your lips with rejoicing.
22. Those who hate you, will be clothed with confusion, and the tabernacle of the impious will not continue.