13. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble;He saved them from their distress.
14. He brought them out of darkness and gloom and broke their chains apart.
15. Let them give thanks to the Lordfor His faithful loveand His wonderful works for all humanity.
16. For He has broken down the bronze gatesand cut through the iron bars.
17. Fools suffered afflictionbecause of their rebellious ways and their sins.
18. They loathed all foodand came near the gates of death.