12. So he subjected them to bitter labour;they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
13. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,and he saved them from their distress.
14. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness,and broke away their chains.
15. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing loveand his wonderful deeds for mankind,
16. for he breaks down gates of bronzeand cuts through bars of iron.
17. Some became fools through their rebellious waysand suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
18. They loathed all foodand drew near the gates of death.
19. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,and he saved them from their distress.
20. He sent out his word and healed them;he rescued them from the grave.
21. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing loveand his wonderful deeds for mankind.
22. Let them sacrifice thank-offeringsand tell of his works with songs of joy.
23. Some went out on the sea in ships;they were merchants on the mighty waters.
24. They saw the works of the Lord,his wonderful deeds in the deep.
25. For he spoke and stirred up a tempestthat lifted high the waves.
26. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;in their peril their courage melted away.
27. They reeled and staggered like drunkards;they were at their wits’ end.
28. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,and he brought them out of their distress.
29. He stilled the storm to a whisper;the waves of the sea were hushed.
30. They were glad when it grew calm,and he guided them to their desired haven.