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19 It is one of the first of God’s works,
    but its Maker can ·destroy it [L approach it with a sword].
20 The hills, where the wild animals play,
    provide food for it.
21 It ·lies [lives] under the lotus plants,
    hidden by the ·tall grass in the swamp [reeds of the marsh].

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19 It ranks first among the works of God,(A)
    yet its Maker(B) can approach it with his sword.(C)
20 The hills bring it their produce,(D)
    and all the wild animals play(E) nearby.(F)
21 Under the lotus plants it lies,
    hidden among the reeds(G) in the marsh.(H)

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