Holy Scripture
Job 14:7
A church father on this verse
“Here the blessed Job assumes the role of teacher and prophet, and through the symbol of the tree coming to life again, he predicts his return to his former state. At the same time, Job prophesies that human nature in its entirety will be renewed. Giving vigorous thanks to the perfume of the baptismal waters, the human…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7For there is hope for a tree, Even if it should be cut down, that it shall blossom again, And its branch shall not fail.
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5If even his life should be but one day upon the earth: And his months are numbered by him: Thou hast appointed him for a time, and he shall by no means exceed it.
6Depart from him, that he may be quiet, And take pleasure in his life, though as a hireling.
— Job 14:7 —
8For though its root should grow old in the earth, And its stem die in the rock;
9It will blossom from the scent of water, And will produce a crop, as one newly planted.