5 Hungry people eat up the crops of those who are foolish. They even take the food that grows among thorns. Thirsty people long for the wealth of the foolish.
6 Hard times don't just grow out of the soil. Trouble doesn't jump out of the ground.
7 People are born to have trouble. And that's just as sure as sparks fly up.
8 "If I were you, I'd make my appeal to God. I'd bring my case to be judged by him.
9 He does wonderful things that can't be understood. He does miracles that can't even be counted.
10 He sends rain on the earth. He sends water on the countryside.
11 He lifts up those who are lowly in spirit. He lifts up those who are sad. He keeps them safe.