22. For the Lord, the lord of Heaven’s Armies,has plainly said that he is determined to crush the whole land.So scoff no more,or your punishment will be even greater.
23. Listen to me;listen, and pay close attention.
24. Does a farmer always plow and never sow?Is he forever cultivating the soil and never planting?
25. Does he not finally plant his seeds—black cumin, cumin, wheat, barley, and emmer wheat—each in its proper way,and each in its proper place?
26. The farmer knows just what to do,for God has given him understanding.