107:39 As for their enemies, ¹  they decreased in number and were beaten down,

because of painful distress ²  and suffering.

107:40 He would pour ³  contempt upon princes,

and he made them wander in a wasteland with no road.

107:41 Yet he protected ⁴  the needy from oppression,

and cared for his families like a flock of sheep.

107:42 When the godly see this, they rejoice,

and every sinner ⁵  shuts his mouth.

107:43 Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things!

Let them consider the Lord’s acts of loyal love!