Psalms 107:40

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

39When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow, 40He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. 41But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

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Berean Standard Bible
He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
American Standard Version (1901)
He poureth contempt upon princes, And causeth them to wander in the waste, where there is no way.
Bible in Basic English
He puts an end to the pride of kings, and sends them wandering in the waste lands where there is no way.
Free Bible Version
He pours out his contempt on their leaders, making them wander, lost in the wilderness.
Geneva Bible 1599
He powreth contempt vpon princes, and causeth them to erre in desert places out of the way.
King James (Authorized) Version
He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
One Unity Resource Bible
He pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste.
Translation for Translators
Yahweh shows contempt for the leaders who oppress them, and causes them to wander in deserts where there are no roads.
Unlocked Literal Bible
He pours contempt on the leaders and causes them to wander in the wilderness, where there are no roads.
Noah Webster Bible
He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
World English Bible
He pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste.
Young's Literal Translation
He is pouring contempt upon nobles, And causeth them to wander in vacancy — no way.