Translations
Modern
You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.
Traditional
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
Literal
You have caused man to ride over our heads; we came into the fire and into the water, and You brought us forth to a watered place.
Latin
…imposuisti homines super capita nostra. Transivimus per ignem et aquam, et eduxisti nos in refrigerium.
Original
Hebrew
English
You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.
Notes
You let men ride over our heads: Or You made people rule over us. This likely refers to a foreign ruler who controlled the Israelites.
This anonymous psalm includes two hymns (Psalm 66:1–12, 13–20) that praise God for saving his people.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated Afflictions and Adversities: Often Severe Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Afflictions: Often Severe Temptation: A Test Thankfulness: Exemplified Water: (Deep) of Severe Affliction