34. flowing streamsinto scorched land,and fruitful fieldsinto beds of salt.
35. But the Lord can also turndeserts into lakesand scorched landinto flowing streams.
36. If you are hungry,you can settle thereand build a town.
37. You can plant fieldsand vineyards that producea good harvest.
38. The Lord will bless youwith many childrenand with herds of cattle.
39. Sometimes you may be crushedby troubles and sorrows,until only a few of youare left to survive.