Psalms 107:23

Some of them sailed in ships; they were selling things in ports throughout the world.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

In Context

22They should give offerings to him to show that they are thankful, and they should sing joyfully about the miracles that he has performed.

24As they were sailing, they also saw the miracles that Yahweh performed, the wonderful things that he did when they were on very deep seas.

Read all of Psalms 107

Cross References

Psalms 104:26We see the ships which sail along! We see the huge sea monster, which you made to ◄splash around/play► in the sea.

Ezekiel 27:26“ ‘The men who row your boats took the ships full of cargo out on the stormy seas. But the strong east wind wrecked those cargo boats.

Revelation 18:17But suddenly and swiftly [MTY] God has destroyed these expensive things.’ Every ship captain, all people who travel by ship, all ◄sailors/those who work on ships►, and all others who earn their living by traveling on the ocean will stand far away from those cities.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 107:18-23

The Divine Goodness towards the Afflicted. 17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. 18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. 19 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. 20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. 21 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22 And let them… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Psalms 107:23