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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 107, Verse 40

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39
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
King James Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, [where there is] no way.
American Standard Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, And causeth them to wander in the waste, where there is no way.
New English Translation
He would pour contempt upon princes, and he made them wander in a wasteland with no road.
World English Bible
He pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste.
41
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh [him] families like a flock.
42
The righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
43
Whoso [is] wise, and will observe these [things], even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
1
A Song [or] Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
2
Awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.
3
I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4
For thy mercy [is] great above the heavens: and thy truth [reacheth] unto the clouds.
5
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
6
That thy beloved may be delivered: save [with] thy right hand, and answer me.
7
God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.