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.
41. But He lifts the needy out of their suffering and makes their families multiply like flocks.
42. The upright see it and rejoice, and all injustice shuts its mouth.
43. Let whoever is wise pay attention to these thingsand consider the Lord’s acts of faithful love.