13. They were in trouble, so they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles.
14. He took them out of their dark prisons. He broke the ropes that held them.
15. Thank the Lord for his faithful love and for the amazing things he does for people.
16. He breaks down their bronze gates. He shatters their iron bars.
17. Some people became fools and turned against God, and they suffered for the evil they did.
18. They became so sick that they refused to eat, so they almost died.
19. They were in trouble, so they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles.
20. He gave the command and healed them, so they were saved from the grave.
21. Thank the Lord for his faithful love and for the amazing things he does for people.
22. Offer sacrifices of thanks to him. Sing with joy about all that he has done.
23. Some sailed the sea in ships. Their work carried them across the water.
24. They saw what the Lord can do. They saw the amazing things he did at sea.
25. He gave the command, and a strong wind began to blow. The waves became higher and higher.
26. The waves lifted them high into the sky and dropped them into the deep sea. The storm was so dangerous that the men lost their courage.
27. They were stumbling and falling like someone who is drunk. Their skill as sailors was useless.