15 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand;he shall cling to it, but it shall not endure.
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.