Psalms 107:39
Yet when they are bowed and diminished by oppression, misfortune, or sorrow,
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In The King James Version
Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
In Context
38By his blessing they multiply greatly, and he lets not their cattle decrease.
40he pours contempt upon princes, and on trackless wastes leads them astray
Cross References
Genesis 45:11and there I will provide for you. Otherwise you, together with your household and all that you have, will starve; for there will be five more years of famine.’
Ruth 1:20“Do not call me Naomi,” she said to them, “call me Mara, for the Almighty has given me a bitter lot.
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 →