Psalm 107:11

Translations

Modern

…because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.

Traditional

Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

Literal

…because they rebelled against the words of God, and they despised the counsel of the Most High,

Latin

Quia exacerbaverunt eloquia Dei, et consilium Altissimi irritaverunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

…because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.

Notes

Psalms 107:11

God’s counsel includes his instruction and will.

Psalms 107:10–16

The psalmist calls for thanksgiving and praise from people in despair over the consequences of their rebellion.

Psalms 107:1–43

This psalm is a hymn of praise to God the Redeemer. The psalmist begins by urging the redeemed to praise God for his goodness (Psalm 107:1–3). The psalmist then presents four examples of people whom the Lord saved from trouble (Psalm 107:4–32). He summarizes the Lord’s control over everything (Psalm 107:33–42) and ends with an invitation to recognize God’s loving devotion in all parts of life (107:43).

Theme notes and profiles

David Making Sense of the Exile Salvation in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 106:43
Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity.
Proverbs 1:25
…because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
Psalm 78:40
How often they disobeyed Him in the wilderness and grieved Him in the desert!
Jeremiah 44:16
“As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you!
Acts 20:27
For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
Luke 7:30
But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.
Proverbs 1:30–31
They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.
2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
1 Samuel 2:5–8
The well-fed hire themselves out for food, but the starving hunger no more. The barren woman gives birth to seven, but she who has many sons pines away.
Psalm 73:24
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.
2 Chronicles 33:10
And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen.

Parallels

Matthew 8:23–27 Mark 4:35–41 Luke 8:22–25

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Adam (Person) Backsliding Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Darkness Music Praise Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Colors: Black: A Symbol of Affliction and Calamity God: Providence of Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Rebellion Against God: Connected With: Contempt of God Rebellion Against God: Exhibited in Despising his Counsels Rebellion Against God: They Who are Guilty of Brought Low For Scoffing: General Scriptures Concerning

Psalm 107:11

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