28. In their misery they cried out to the Lord.And he saved them from their troubles.
29. He made the storm be still.He calmed the waves.
30. They were happy that it was quiet.And God guided them to the port they wanted.
31. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loveand for the miracles he does for people.
32. Let them praise his greatness in the meeting of the people.They should praise him in the meeting of the elders.
33. He changed rivers into a desert,and springs of water into dry ground.
34. He made fertile land saltybecause the people there did evil.
35. He changed the desert into pools of waterand dry ground into springs of water.
36. He had the hungry settle there.They built a city to live in.
37. They planted seeds in the fields and vineyards.And they had a good harvest.
38. God blessed them, and they grew in number.Their cattle did not become fewer.
39. Because of disaster, troubles and sadness,their families grew smaller and weaker.
40. He showed he was displeased with their important men.He made them wander in a pathless desert.
41. But he lifted the poor out of their suffering.And he made their families grow like flocks of sheep.
42. Good people see this and are happy.But the wicked say nothing.