21 Men listened to me with expectation,waiting silently for my advice.
22 After a word from me they did not speak again;my speech settled on them like dew.
23 They waited for me as for the rainand opened their mouths as for spring showers.
24 If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it;they were thrilled at the light of my countenance.
25 I directed their course and presided as chief.I lived as a king among his troops,like one who comforts those who mourn.