33 The Lord turns rivers into wilderness ♦︎
and water springs into thirsty ground;
34 A fruitful land he makes a salty waste, ♦︎
because of the wickedness of those who dwell there.
35 He makes the wilderness a pool of water ♦︎
and water springs out of a thirsty land.
36 There he settles the hungry ♦︎
and they build a city to dwell in.
37 They sow fields and plant vineyards ♦︎
and bring in a fruitful harvest.
38 He blesses them, so that they multiply greatly; ♦︎
he does not let their herds of cattle decrease.
39 He pours contempt on princes ♦︎
and makes them wander in trackless wastes.
40 They are diminished and brought low, ♦︎
through stress of misfortune and sorrow,
41 But he raises the poor from their misery ♦︎
and multiplies their families like flocks of sheep.
42 The upright will see this and rejoice, ♦︎
but all wickedness will shut its mouth.
43 Whoever is wise will ponder these things ♦︎
and consider the loving-kindness of the Lord.
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13 For the Lords sake accept the authority of every human institution,* whether of the emperor as supreme, 14or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15For it is Gods will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. 16As servants* of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. 17Honour everyone. Love the family of believers.* Fear God. Honour the emperor.
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