The man who trusts in the Lord becomes like a tree planted by rivers of water because he rejects the counsel of the ungodly and instead delights in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night so that his life reflects the way of God in human relations, use of time, and handling of possessions. This delight leads him to draw nourishment from the living waters of God's instruction, allowing his roots to spread deeply and enabling him to bring forth fruit in season, maintain green leaves, and prosper in all he does. The same access to God's Word and spoken instruction equips every person to examine his own heart and mind, using the material to correct and change his life so that he can be like God. In this process the stony heart is taken away and replaced with the soft, fleshy heart of love and the heart of God, which produces the character needed to serve others, live according to divine wisdom, and prepare for the Kingdom of God. As a result, the individual stands like the tree by the waters, absorbing without limit what God provides and receiving the promise that whatever he does shall prosper.