15. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
16. for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron.
17. Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
18. They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death.
19. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
20. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
21. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
22. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
23. Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters.
24. They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep.
25. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.
26. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away.
27. They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ end.
28. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.
29. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.
30. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.
31. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
32. Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.