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39 When the number of people becomes less and they are put to shame under a bad power and trouble and sorrow, 40 He pours anger on rulers. He makes them walk in the waste places where there is no path. 41 But He lifts those in need out of their troubles. He makes their families grow like flocks.

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39 Then their numbers decreased,(A) and they were humbled(B)
    by oppression, calamity and sorrow;
40 he who pours contempt on nobles(C)
    made them wander in a trackless waste.(D)
41 But he lifted the needy(E) out of their affliction
    and increased their families like flocks.(F)

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