39 They became few in number and were humiliatedbecause of oppression, disaster, and sorrow.
40 He poured contempt on their influential peopleand made them stumble around in a pathless desert.
41 But now he lifts needy people high above sufferingand makes their families like flocks.
42 Decent people will see this and rejoice,but all the wicked people will shut their mouths.
43 Let those who ⌊think⌋ they are wisepay attention to these thingsso that they may understand the Lord’s blessings.