37 They planted seeds in their fields and grapes in their vineyards, and they had a good harvest.
38 God blessed them with many children and plenty of animals.
39 But because of disaster and troubles, their families became small and weak.
40 God shames even great leaders and makes them wander through empty deserts.
41 But he rescues the poor from their misery. He makes their families large like flocks of sheep.
42 Good people see this and are happy. But the wicked see it and don’t know what to say.