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.