33 He bturns rivers into a wilderness,

And the watersprings into dry ground;

34 A cfruitful land into 6barrenness,

For the wickedness of those who dwell in it.

35 dHe turns a wilderness into pools of water,

And dry land into watersprings.

36 There He makes the hungry dwell,

That they may establish a city for a dwelling place,

37 And sow fields and plant vineyards,

That they may yield a fruitful harvest.

38 eHe also blesses them, and they multiply greatly;

And He does not let their cattle fdecrease.

39 When they are gdiminished and brought low

Through oppression, affliction and sorrow,

40 hHe pours contempt on princes,

And causes them to wander in the wilderness where there is no way;

41 iYet He sets the poor on high, far from affliction,

And jmakes their families like a flock.

42 kThe righteous see it and rejoice,

And all liniquity stops its mouth.

43 mWhoever is wise will observe these things,

And they will understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.