24. From heaven he sent grainthat they called manna.
25. He gave them more than enough,and each one of them atethis special food.
26. God's mighty powerbrought a strong windfrom the south-east,
27. and it brought birdsthat covered the ground,like sand on the beach.
28. Then God made the birds fallin the camp of his peoplenear their tents.
29. God gave his peopleall they wanted,and each of them ateuntil they were full.
30. But before they had swallowedthe last bite,
31. God became angry and killedthe strongest and bestfrom the families of Israel.
32. But the rest kept on sinningand would not trustGod's miracles.
33. So he cut their lives shortand made them terrified.
34. After he killed some of them,the others turned to himwith all their hearts.
35. They remembered God Most High,the mighty rockthat kept them safe.
36. But they tried to flatter God,and they told him lies;