and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.

They ate all the vegetation in their land, and devoured the crops of their fields.

They cultivated fields, and planted vineyards, which yielded a harvest of fruit.

Yes, sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.

you mountains and all you hills, you fruit trees and all you cedars,

Then observers will say, “Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”