33. He turns rivers into a desert,water springs into dry ground,
34. a fruitful land into salty wasteland,because of the wickedness of those living there.
35. He turns a wilderness into pools of water,a parched ground into springs of water.
36. There He makes the hungry dwell,and they prepare a city to live in;
37. they sow fields and plant vineyards,and yield a fruitful harvest.
38. He blesses them, so that they are greatly multiplied,and He does not let their livestock decrease.
39. But when they are diminished and brought downthrough oppression, affliction, and sorrow,
40. He pours contempt upon princes,and causes them to wander in a wilderness with no road;
41. yet He raises up the poor from afflictionand cares for their families like flocks of sheep.
42. The righteous shall see it and rejoice,and all evil people shall stop their mouth.
43. Whoever is wise let him observe these things;let them consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.