Psalter

	Psalm 107:33-43 Part II Posuit flumina
	chanted psalm

33 The LORD changed rivers into deserts, *
and water-springs into thirsty ground,
34 A fruitful land into salt flats, *
because of the wickedness of those who dwell there.
35 He changed deserts into pools of water *
and dry land into water-springs.
36 He settled the hungry there, *
and they founded a city to dwell in.
37 They sowed fields, and planted vineyards, *
and brought in a fruitful harvest.
38 He blessed them, so that they increased greatly; *
he did not let their herds decrease.
39 Yet when they were diminished and brought low, *
through stress of adversity and sorrow,
40 (He pours contempt on princes *
and makes them wander in trackless wastes)
41 He lifted up the poor out of misery *
and multiplied their families like flocks of sheep.
42 The upright will see this and rejoice, *
but all wickedness will shut its mouth.
43 Whoever is wise will ponder these things, *
and consider well the mercies of the LORD.

chanted by the Rev. Philip Mayer
St. Peter's by the Lake Episcopal Church
The Colony, Texas

33	The LORD changed rivers into deserts, * and water-springs into thirsty ground,
34	A fruitful land into salt flats, * because of the wickedness of those who dwell there.
35	He changed deserts into pools of water * and dry land into water-springs.
36	He settled the hungry there, * and they founded a city to dwell in.
37	They sowed fields, and planted vineyards, * and brought in a fruitful harvest.
38	He blessed them, so that they increased greatly; * he did not let their herds decrease.
39	Yet when they were diminished and brought low, * through stress of adversity and sorrow,
40	(He pours contempt on princes * and makes them wander in trackless wastes)
41	He lifted up the poor out of misery * and multiplied their families like flocks of sheep.
42	The upright will see this and rejoice, * but all wickedness will shut its mouth.
43	Whoever is wise will ponder these things, * and consider well the mercies of the LORD.