Psalms 107:33-43

33He turns rivers into a wilderness, And springs of water into a thirsty ground;

34A productive land into a [barren] salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.

35He turns a wilderness into a pool of water And a dry land into springs of water;

36And there He has the hungry dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city,

37And sow fields and plant vineyards, And produce an abundant harvest.

38Also He blesses them so that they multiply greatly, And He does not let [the number of] their cattle decrease.

39When they are diminished and bowed down (humbled) Through oppression, misery, and sorrow,

40He pours contempt on princes And makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.

41Yet He sets the needy securely on high, away from affliction, And makes their families like a flock.

42The upright see it and rejoice; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.

43Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things; And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.