20. New honors are constantly bestowed on me,and my strength is continually renewed.’
21. “Everyone listened to my advice.They were silent as they waited for me to speak.
22. And after I spoke, they had nothing to add,for my counsel satisfied them.
23. They longed for me to speak as people long for rain.They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain.
24. When they were discouraged, I smiled at them.My look of approval was precious to them.
25. Like a chief, I told them what to do.I lived like a king among his troopsand comforted those who mourned.