Psalm 107:14

Translations

Modern

He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

Traditional

He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.

Literal

He brought them forth from darkness and the shadow of death, and their bonds He broke away.

Latin

Et eduxit eos de tenebris et umbra mortis, et vincula eorum dirupit.

Original

Hebrew

English

He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

Notes

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 Darkness and Light God Works through Prayer Making Sense of the Exile Salvation in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

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