Psalms 107:39
And when they are made low, and crushed by trouble and sorrow,
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
In Context
38He gives them his blessing so that they are increased greatly, and their cattle do not become less.
Cross References
Genesis 45:11And there I will take care of you, so that you and your family may not be in need, for there are still five bad years to come.
Exodus 2:23Now after a long time the king of Egypt came to his end: and the children of Israel were crying in their grief under the weight of their work, and their cry for help came to the ears of God.
Ruth 1:20And she said to them, Do not let my name be Naomi, but Mara, for the Ruler of all has given me a bitter fate.
2 Kings 4:8Now there came a day when Elisha went to Shunem, and there was a woman of high position living there, who made him come in and have a meal with her. And after that, every time he went by, he went into her house for a meal.
2 Kings 10:32In those days the Lord was angry first with Israel; and Hazael made attacks on all the land of Israel,
2 Kings 13:22And Israel was crushed under the power of Hazael, king of Aram, all the days of Jehoahaz.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 107:34-43
Wonders of Divine Providence. 33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; 34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. 35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. 36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; 37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. 38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and… Read the whole commentary →