39. When God's people were defeated and humiliatedby cruel oppression and suffering,
40. he showed contempt for their oppressorsand made them wander in trackless deserts.
41. But he rescued the needy from their miseryand made their families increase like flocks.
42. The righteous see this and are glad,but all the wicked are put to silence.
43. May those who are wise think about these things;may they consider the Lord's constant love.