33 He changed rivers into a desertand springs of water into dry ground.
34 He made fertile land salty,because the people there did evil.
35 He changed the desert into pools of waterand dry ground into springs of water.
36 He had the hungry settle thereso they could build a city in which to live.
37 They planted seeds in the fields and vineyards,and they had a good harvest.
38 God blessed them, and they grew in number.Their cattle did not become fewer.
39 Because of disaster, troubles, and sadness,their families grew smaller and weaker.