Psalm 107:40

Thanksgiving for Deliverance · Psalm 107:1–43
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Translations

Modern
He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
Traditional
He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
Literal
He pours out contempt on nobles, and causes them to wander in a wasteland without a path.
Latin
Effusa est contemptio super principes: et errare fecit eos in invio, et non in via.

Original

Hebrew
English
He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.

Notes

The Lord rejects human rulers who act unjustly. He corrects their wrongdoing and brings justice on the earth.

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