He turneth the wilderness into a standing water,
and dry ground into watersprings.
And there he maketh the hungry to dwell,
that they may prepare a city for habitation;
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly;
and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
Again, they are minished and brought low
through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
He poureth contempt upon princes, and 
causeth them to wander in the wilderness,
where there is no way.
Yet setteth He the poor on high from affliction, 
and maketh him families like a flock. 
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, 
even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
 -- Psalm 107:35-43