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.
40 He showed he was displeased with their leadersand made them wander in a pathless desert.
41 But he lifted the poor out of their sufferingand made their families grow like flocks of sheep.