³⁹ But they may become weak and few in number,
    because of cruel enemies who give them trouble.
⁴⁰ Then God causes the enemy's leaders to become ashamed.
He makes them travel on roads that go nowhere.
⁴¹ But for people who are poor and weak,
    he rescues them from their trouble.
He gives them many children,
    so that they have big families.