With which a reaper does not fill his hand, nor a binder of sheaves his bosom. The continuation of the vegetation metaphor emphasizes the utter worthlessness and insubstantiality of the enemies—even a harvester would find nothing to gather here. The empty hand and bosom of the agricultural worker underscore that these enemies yield nothing of value; they produce no crop, no sustenance, no increase. This verse extends the metaphor into economic terms: not only do they wither, but their withering results in absolute loss, profitability, and material futility. The image reinforces the fate of all who oppose God's purposes—inevitable eclipse and complete failure to achieve their destructive aims.

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