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34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

35 He hath turned a wilderness into pools of water, and a dry land into water springs.

36 And hath placed there the hungry; and they made a city for their habitation.

37 And they sowed fields, and planted vineyards: and they yielded fruit of birth.

38 And he blessed them, and they were multiplied exceedingly: and their cattle he suffered not to decrease.

39 Then they were brought to be few: and they were afflicted through the trouble of evils and sorrow.

40 Contempt was poured forth upon their princes: and he caused them to wander where there was no passing, and out of the way.

41 And he helped the poor out of poverty: and made him families like a flock of sheep.

42 The just shall see, and shall rejoice, and all iniquity shall stop their mouth.

43 Who is wise, and will keep these things: and will understand the mercies of the Lord?

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