Psalm 107:33

Thanksgiving for Deliverance · Psalm 107:1–43
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Translations

Modern
He turns rivers into deserts, springs of water into thirsty ground,
Traditional
He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
Literal
He turns rivers into a wilderness, and outpourings of waters into thirsty ground,
Latin
Posuit flumina in desertum, et exitus aquarum in sitim;

Original

Hebrew
English
He turns rivers into deserts, springs of water into thirsty ground,

Notes

The Lord can choose to make the earth fertile or barren (Psalm 74:15; Isaiah 35:6–7).

These two sections (Psalm 107:33–38, 39–42) expand the theme of the Lord’s complete authority and power over things that humans cannot control.

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

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

Topics

Deserts: Barrenness Famine: Sent As a Judgment Fountains and Springs: Drying up of, a Severe Punishment God: Providence of Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People