# There can be hope for a tree

The abstract noun "hope" can be expressed with the verb "hope." The hope is explained in verses 7-9. Alternate translation: "We can hope that a tree will live again" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# it might sprout again

"it might start growing again"

# so that its tender stalk does not disappear

Disappearing represents dying. Alternate translation: "so that its young shoot will not die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])