Pine and cypress in winter

Pine and cypress stay green in the cold months, and rain, snow and frost do not break them. The verse points out they were planted long ago, so their strength has had years to form.

It speaks of timber for the main beams of a house, which takes decades to grow. The reward in the verse comes late.

If you have spent years learning a trade or keeping a difficult commitment, this lot encourages you to stay the course. Let others see what you can bear. Accept a heavier role when someone offers one.