^{23 Ref} Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in the great waters;

^{24 Ref} They see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.

^{25 Ref} For at his word comes up the storm-wind, lifting high the waves.

^{26 Ref} The sailors go up to heaven, and down into the deep; their souls are wasted because of their trouble.

^{27 Ref} They are turned here and there, rolling like a man who is full of wine; and all their wisdom comes to nothing.

^{28 Ref} Then they send up their cry to the Lord in their sorrow, and he gives them salvation out of all their troubles.

^{29 Ref} He makes the storm into a calm, so that the waves are at peace.

^{30 Ref} Then they are glad, because the sea is quiet, and he takes them to the harbour of their desire.

^{31 Ref} Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!