Psalm 107:38

Translations

Modern

He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.

Traditional

He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

Literal

And He blesses them and they multiply exceedingly, and their cattle He does not let diminish.

Latin

Et benedixit eis, et multiplicati sunt nimis; et jumenta eorum non minoravit.

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English

He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.

Notes

Psalms 107:38

God’s presence can be seen in the abundance of his people’s families and herds (Psalms 127:3; 133:3; compare 109:8).

Psalms 107:33–42

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.

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

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Psalm 107:38

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