10. Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom,imprisoned in iron chains of misery.
11. They rebelled against the words of God,scorning the counsel of the Most High.
12. That is why he broke them with hard labor;they fell, and no one was there to help them.
13. “lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,and he saved them from their distress.
14. He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom;he snapped their chains.
15. Let them praise the lord for his great loveand for the wonderful things he has done for them.
16. For he broke down their prison gates of bronze;he cut apart their bars of iron.
17. Some were fools; they rebelledand suffered for their sins.
18. They couldn’t stand the thought of food,and they were knocking on death’s door.
19. “lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,and he saved them from their distress.
20. He sent out his word and healed them,snatching them from the door of death.
21. Let them praise the lord for his great loveand for the wonderful things he has done for them.
22. Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgivingand sing joyfully about his glorious acts.
23. Some went off to sea in ships,plying the trade routes of the world.
24. They, too, observed the lord’s power in action,his impressive works on the deepest seas.
25. He spoke, and the winds rose,stirring up the waves.
26. Their ships were tossed to the heavensand plunged again to the depths;the sailors cringed in terror.