5 ^aSince his days are determined,
The number of his months is with You;
You have appointed his limits, so that he cannot pass. ‡

6 ^aLook away from him that he may¹ rest,
Till ^blike a hired man he finishes his day. ‡

8 Though its root may grow old in the earth,
And its stump may die in the ground,

9 Yet at the scent of water it will bud
And bring forth branches like a plant.