17. Some were fools; they rebelledand suffered for their sins.
18. They couldn’t stand the thought of food,and they were knocking on death’s door.
19. “lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,and he saved them from their distress.
20. He sent out his word and healed them,snatching them from the door of death.
21. Let them praise the lord for his great loveand for the wonderful things he has done for them.
22. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgivingand sing joyfully about his glorious acts.