Psalms 107:39
When they become few, brought low by oppression, misery, and sorrow,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
In Context
38He takes care of them, and their numbers increase dramatically—their cattle too!
40He pours out his contempt on their leaders, making them wander, lost in the wilderness.
Cross References
Genesis 45:11I'll make sure you have food, because there are still five more years of famine to come. Otherwise you and your family and your animals are going to starve.’”
Exodus 2:23Years later, the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites were still groaning under their hard labor. Their cries for help because of their hardship reached God.
Ruth 1:20She said to them, “Don't call me Naomi! Call me Mara, for the Almighty has treated me very bitterly.
2 Kings 4:8One day as Elisha was passing through Shunem, a wealthy woman who lived there convinced him to have a meal. After that, whenever he was passing by he would stop there to eat.
2 Kings 10:32At that time the Lord began to reduce the extent of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory
2 Kings 13:22Hazael, king of Aram, caused problems for Israel through all Jehoahaz's reign.
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 →