29. He calmed the storm to a whisperand stilled the waves.
30. What a blessing was that stillnessas he brought them safely into harbor!
31. Let them praise the lord for his great loveand for the wonderful things he has done for them.
32. Let them exalt him publicly before the congregationand before the leaders of the nation.
33. He changes rivers into deserts,and springs of water into dry, thirsty land.
34. He turns the fruitful land into salty wastelands,because of the wickedness of those who live there.
35. But he also turns deserts into pools of water,the dry land into springs of water.