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37 They planted fields and vineyards
    that produced large crops.
38 He blessed the people, and they greatly increased their numbers.
    He kept their herds from getting smaller.

39 Then the number of God’s people got smaller.
    They were made humble by trouble, suffering and sorrow.

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37 They sowed fields and planted vineyards(A)
    that yielded a fruitful harvest;
38 he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased,(B)
    and he did not let their herds diminish.(C)

39 Then their numbers decreased,(D) and they were humbled(E)
    by oppression, calamity and sorrow;

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