²³ Some went out on the sea^(A) in ships;^(B)
    they were merchants on the mighty waters.
²⁴ They saw the works of the Lord,^(C)
    his wonderful deeds in the deep.
²⁵ For he spoke^(D) and stirred up a tempest^(E)
    that lifted high the waves.^(F)
26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
    in their peril^(G) their courage melted^(H) away.
²⁷ They reeled^(I) and staggered like drunkards;
    they were at their wits’ end.
²⁸ Then they cried^(J) out to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he brought them out of their distress.^(K)
29 He stilled the storm^(L) to a whisper;
    the waves^(M) of the sea^[a] were hushed.^(N)
30 They were glad when it grew calm,
    and he guided them^(O) to their desired haven.