16. For He has broken the gates of bronzeand cut the bars of iron in two.
17. Some were fools because of their transgressions,and because of their iniquities they are afflicted.
18. They loathed all manner of food,and they drew near to the gates of death.
19. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble,and He saved them out of their distress.
20. He sent His word and healed themand delivered them from their destruction.
21. Let them praise the Lord for His goodnessand for His wonderful works to the people!
22. And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgivingand declare His works with rejoicing.
23. Some went down to the sea in ships,to do business in the vast waters;
24. they saw the works of the Lordand His wonders in the deep water.
25. For He commands and raises the stormy wind,which lifts up the sea waves.
26. The sailors went up to the sky, they came down to the depths;their strength melted because of the great danger.