Psalms 107:41
Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.
World English 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 pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste.
42The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.
Cross References
Genesis 23:5The children of Heth answered Abraham, saying to him,
Ruth 4:14The women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you today without a near kinsman. Let his name be famous in Israel.
1 Samuel 2:21The LORD visited Hannah, and she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before the LORD.
Job 5:11so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety.
Job 11:15Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,
Job 36:15He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.
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 →