3 He brought them back from other lands. He brought them back from east and west, from north and south.
4 Some of them wandered in deserts that were dry and empty. They couldn't find their way to a city where they could settle down.
5 They were hungry and thirsty. Their lives were slipping away.
6 Then they cried out to the Lord because of their problems. And he saved them from their troubles.
7 He led them straight to a city where they could settle down.
8 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the miracles he does for his people.
9 He gives those who are thirsty all of the water they want. He gives those who are hungry all of the good food they can eat.