^{22 Ref} They do not build, and another inhabit, They do not plant, and another eat, For as the days of a tree `are' the days of My people, And the work of their hands wear out do My chosen ones.

^{23 Ref} They labour not for a vain thing, Nor do they bring forth for trouble, For the seed of the blessed of Jehovah `are' they, And their offspring with them.

^{24 Ref} And it hath come to pass, They do not yet call, and I answer, They are yet speaking, and I hear.