22And after I spoke, they had nothing to add,

for my counsel satisfied them.

23They longed for me to speak as people long for rain.

They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain.

24When they were discouraged, I smiled at them.

My look of approval was precious to them.

25Like a chief, I told them what to do.

I lived like a king among his troops

and comforted those who mourned.