Psalms 107:41
But he raiseth the poor from their affliction, And increaseth their families like a flock.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
In Context
40He poureth contempt upon princes, And causeth them to wander in a pathless wilderness;
42The righteous see it and rejoice, And all iniquity shutteth her mouth.
Cross References
Job 5:11Who placeth the lowly in high places, And restoreth the afflicted to prosperity;
Job 11:15Then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and have no fear.
Job 36:15But he delivereth the poor in their distress; He openeth their ears in affliction.
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 →