Verse 15

Nevertheless{H1297} leave{H7662} the stump{H6136} of its roots{H8330} in the earth,{H772} even with a band{H613} of iron{H6523} and brass,{H5174} in the tender grass{H1883} of the field;{H1251} and let it be wet{H6647} with the dew{H2920} of heaven:{H8065} and let his portion{H2508} be with{H5974} the beasts{H2423} in the grass{H6211} of the earth:{H772}

Referenced Verses

• Job 14:7-9 : 7 For there is{H3426} hope{H8615} of a tree,{H6086} If it be cut down,{H3772} that it will sprout again,{H2498} And that the tender branch{H3127} thereof will not cease.{H2308} 8 Though the root{H8328} thereof wax old{H2204} in the earth,{H776} And the stock{H1503} thereof die{H4191} in the ground;{H6083} 9 Yet through the scent{H7381} of water{H4325} it will bud,{H6524} And put forth{H6213} boughs{H7105} like a plant.{H5194}
• Ezek 29:14-15 : 14 and I will bring back{H7725} the captivity{H7622} of Egypt,{H4714} and will cause them to return{H7725} into the land{H776} of Pathros,{H6624} into the land{H776} of their birth;{H4351} and they shall be there a base{H8217} kingdom.{H4467} 15 It shall be the basest{H8217} of the kingdoms;{H4467} neither shall it any more lift itself up above{H5375} the nations:{H1471} and I will diminish{H4591} them, that they shall no more rule{H7287} over the nations.{H1471}
• Dan 4:25-27 : 25 that thou shalt be driven{H2957} from{H4481} men,{H606} and thy dwelling{H4070} shall be{H1934} with{H5974} the beasts{H2423} of the field,{H1251} and thou shalt be made to eat{H2939} grass{H6211} as oxen,{H8450} and shalt be wet{H6647} with the dew{H2920} of heaven,{H8065} and seven{H7655} times{H5732} shall pass{H2499} over{H5922} thee; till{H5705} thou know{H3046} that the Most High{H5943} ruleth{H7990} in the kingdom{H4437} of men,{H606} and giveth{H5415} it to whomsoever{H4479} he will.{H6634} 26 And whereas they commanded{H560} to leave{H7662} the stump{H6136} of the roots{H8330} of the tree;{H363} thy kingdom{H4437} shall be sure{H7011} unto thee, after{H4481} that thou shalt have known{H3046} that the heavens{H8065} do rule.{H7990} 27 Wherefore,{H3861} O king,{H4430} let my counsel{H4431} be acceptable{H8232} unto thee,{H5922} and break off{H6562} thy sins{H2408} by righteousness,{H6665} and thine iniquities{H5758} by showing mercy{H2604} to the poor;{H6033} if{H2006} there may be{H1934} a lengthening{H754} of thy tranquillity.{H7963}