Psalm 107:28

Thanksgiving for Deliverance · Psalm 107:1–43
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Translations

Modern
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.
Traditional
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Literal
And they cried out to YHWH in the distress for them, and from their straits He brought them out.
Latin
Et clamaverunt ad Dominum cum tribularentur; et de necessitatibus eorum eduxit eos.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.

Notes

The same God who speaks and brings about the sailors’ distress can also calm the storm with just a word (compare Jonah 1:4; Matthew 8:26).

Sailors give thanks to the Lord when he saves them from the chaos and peril of the sea.

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).

Parallels

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Chastisement: from God Commerce: Carried on by Means of Ships God: Providence of Mariners (Sailors): Perils of