33. He turns rivers into desert,springs of water into thirsty ground,
34. and fruitful land into salty wasteland,because of the wickedness of its inhabitants.
35. He turns a desert into a pool of water,dry land into springs of water.
36. He causes the hungry to settle there,and they establish a city where they can live.
37. They sow fields and plant vineyardsthat yield a fruitful harvest.
38. He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their livestock decrease.
39. When they are diminished and are humbledby cruel oppression and sorrow,
40. He pours contempt on nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.