Fourth Example: Those in Peril at Sea

Psalms 107:23-32

Those who go down to the sea in ships, plying their trade on the great ocean,

saw the works of ADONAI, his wonders in the deep.

For at his word the storm-wind arose, lifting up towering waves.

The sailors were raised up to the sky, then plunged into the depths. At the danger, their courage failed them,

they reeled and staggered like drunk men, and all their skill was swallowed up.

In their trouble they cried to ADONAI, and he rescued them from their distress.

He silenced the storm and stilled its waves,

and they rejoiced as the sea grew calm. Then he brought them safely to their desired port.

Let them give thanks to ADONAI for his grace, for his wonders bestowed on humanity!

Let them extol him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the leaders' council.