19It is a prime example of God’s handiwork,

and only its Creator can threaten it.

20The mountains offer it their best food,

where all the wild animals play.

21It lies under the lotus plants,^b

hidden by the reeds in the marsh.

22The lotus plants give it shade

among the willows beside the stream.

23It is not disturbed by the raging river,

not concerned when the swelling Jordan rushes around it.

24No one can catch it off guard

or put a ring in its nose and lead it away.