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  • Psalm 107:33-43
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33The LORD changed rivers into deserts, *
and water-springs into thirsty ground,

34A fruitful land into salt flats, *
because of the wickedness of those who dwell there.

35He changed deserts into pools of water *
and dry land into water-springs.

36He settled the hungry there, *
and they founded a city to dwell in.

37They sowed fields, and planted vineyards, *
and brought in a fruitful harvest.

38He blessed them, so that they increased greatly; *
he did not let their herds decrease.

39Yet 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)

41He lifted up the poor out of misery *
and multiplied their families like flocks of sheep.

42The upright will see this and rejoice, *
but all wickedness will shut its mouth.

43Whoever is wise will ponder these things, *
and consider well the mercies of the LORD.