Psalm 107:39

Thanksgiving for Deliverance · Psalm 107:1–43
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Translations

Modern
When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,
Traditional
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
Literal
When they are diminished and brought low from oppression, evil, and sorrow,
Latin
Et pauci facti sunt et vexati sunt, a tribulatione malorum et dolore.

Original

Hebrew
English
When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,

Notes

People often become poor when their leaders are oppressive.

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

God: Providence of