² Let the redeemed^(C) of the Lord tell their story—
    those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,

⁴ Some wandered in desert^(A) wastelands,
    finding no way to a city^(B) where they could settle.
⁵ They were hungry^(C) and thirsty,^(D)
    and their lives ebbed away.
⁶ Then they cried out^(E) to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
⁷ He led them by a straight way^(F)
    to a city^(G) where they could settle.
⁸ Let them give thanks^(H) to the Lord for his unfailing love^(I)
    and his wonderful deeds^(J) for mankind,
⁹ for he satisfies^(K) the thirsty
    and fills the hungry with good things.^(L)

¹⁷ Some became fools^(A) through their rebellious ways^(B)
    and suffered affliction^(C) because of their iniquities.
¹⁸ They loathed all food^(D)
    and drew near the gates of death.^(E)
19 Then they cried^(F) to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he saved them^(G) from their distress.
²⁰ He sent out his word^(H) and healed them;^(I)
    he rescued^(J) them from the grave.^(K)
21 Let them give thanks^(L) to the Lord for his unfailing love^(M)
    and his wonderful deeds^(N) for mankind.
²² Let them sacrifice thank offerings^(O)
    and tell of his works^(P) with songs of joy.^(Q)