34. He spoke, and locusts came —young locusts without number.
35. They devoured all the vegetation in their landand consumed the produce of their land.
36. He struck all the firstborn in their land,all their first progeny.
37. Then He brought Israel out with silver and gold,and no one among His tribes stumbled.
38. Egypt was glad when they left,for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.
39. He spread a cloud as a coveringand gave a fire to light up the night.
40. They asked, and He brought quailand satisfied them with bread from heaven.
41. He opened a rock, and water gushed out;it flowed like a stream in the desert.
42. For He remembered His holy promiseto Abraham His servant.
43. He brought His people out with rejoicing,His chosen ones with shouts of joy.
44. He gave them the lands of the nations,and they inheritedwhat other peoples had worked for.
45. All this happenedso that they might keep His statutesand obey His instructions. Hallelujah!