21 “To me (A)they listened and waited,
And they kept silent for my advice.
22 After my words (B)they did not speak again,
And (C)my speech dropped on them.
23 They waited for me as for the rain,
And opened their mouths as for the late rain.

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21 “People listened to me expectantly,
    waiting in silence for my counsel.(A)
22 After I had spoken, they spoke no more;(B)
    my words fell gently on their ears.(C)
23 They waited for me as for showers
    and drank in my words as the spring rain.(D)

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