Can the paper-reed grow up, without a marsh? Or the rush grow up, without water?

Life and lovingkindness, thou didst bestow upon me, - and, thy watchful care, preserved my breath.

Though there is - for a tree - hope, - if it should be cut down, that, again, it will grow, and, the tender branch thereof, will not cease;

Then said I, Like a stem, shall I grow old, yea, as the sand, shall I multiply days:

Surely, from my youth, he grew up to me, as to a father, and, from my birth, I acted as guide to her:

Their young become strong, they grow up in the open field, they go out, and return not unto them.