16. He thrives in full sun,and over his garden his shoots go forth;
17. About a heap of stones his roots are entwined;among the rocks he takes hold.
18. Yet if one tears him from his place,it will disown him: “I have never seen you!”
19. There he lies rotting beside the road,and out of the soil another sprouts.
20. Behold, God will not cast away the upright;neither will he take the hand of the wicked.
21. Once more will he fill your mouth with laughterand your lips with rejoicing.
22. Those who hate you shall be clothed with shame,and the tent of the wicked shall be no more.