17 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,

and there are no grapes on the vines;

even though the olive crop fails,

and the fields lie empty and barren;

even though the flocks die in the fields,

and the cattle barns are empty,

18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD!

I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!

19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength!

He makes me as surefooted as a deer,

able to tread upon the heights.