19 He is the first of the ^aways of God;
Only He who made him can bring near His sword. ‡

20 Surely the mountains ^ayield food for him,
And all the beasts of the field play there. ‡

22 The lotus trees cover him with their shade;
The willows by the brook surround him.

23 Indeed the river may rage,
Yet he is not disturbed;
He is confident, though the Jordan gushes into his mouth,