33 He 1achanges rivers into a 2wilderness

And springs of water into a thirsty ground;

34 A afruitful land into a bsalt waste,

Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.

35 He 1achanges a 2wilderness into a pool of water

And a dry land into springs of water;

36 And there He makes the hungry to dwell,

So that they may establish 1aan inhabited city,

37 And sow fields and aplant vineyards,

And 1gather a fruitful harvest.

38 Also He blesses them and they amultiply greatly,

And He bdoes not let their cattle decrease.

39 When they are adiminished and bbowed down

Through oppression, misery and sorrow,

40 He apours contempt upon 1princes

And bmakes them wander cin a pathless waste.

41 But He asets the needy 1securely on high away from affliction,

And bmakes his families like a flock.

42 The aupright see it and are glad;

But all bunrighteousness shuts its mouth.

43 Who is awise? Let him give heed to these things,

And consider the blovingkindnesses of the Lord.