36. There he settles those who are hungry,and they build cities to live in.
37. They plant in fields and vineyardsthat produce crops.
38. He blesses them, and their numbers multiply,and he does not allow a shortage of cattle.
39. They became few in number and were humiliatedbecause of oppression, disaster, and sorrow.
40. He poured contempt on their influential peopleand made them stumble around in a pathless desert.
41. But now he lifts needy people high above sufferingand makes their families like flocks.
42. Decent people will see this and rejoice,but all the wicked people will shut their mouths.
43. Let those who ⌊think⌋ they are wisepay attention to these thingsso that they may understand the Lord’s blessings.