17. Some fell sick from their wicked ways,afflicted because of their sins.
18. They loathed all manner of food;they were at the gates of death.
19. In their distress they cried to the Lord,who saved them in their peril,
20. Sent forth his word to heal them,and snatched them from the grave.
21. Let them thank the Lord for his mercy,such wondrous deeds for the children of Adam.
22. Let them offer a sacrifice in thanks,recount his works with shouts of joy.
23. Some went off to sea in ships,plied their trade on the deep waters.
24. They saw the works of the Lord,the wonders of God in the deep.
25. He commanded and roused a storm wind;it tossed the waves on high.
26. They rose up to the heavens, sank to the depths;their hearts trembled at the danger.
27. They reeled, staggered like drunkards;their skill was of no avail.
28. In their distress they cried to the Lord,who brought them out of their peril;