Psalm 107

Part II

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