Psalms 107:41

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

American Standard Version (1901)

Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock.

Bible in Basic English

But he puts the poor man on high from his troubles, and gives him families like a flock.

Free Bible Version

But he lifts the poor out of their troubles, and makes their families as big as flocks.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet he raiseth vp the poore out of miserie, and maketh him families like a flocke of sheepe.

King James (Authorized) Version

Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

One Unity Resource Bible

Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.

Translation for Translators

But he rescues poor people from ◄being in misery/suffering►, and causes their families to increase in number like flocks of sheep.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But he protects the needy from affliction and cares for his families like a flock.

Noah Webster Bible

Yet he setteth the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

World English Bible

Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.

Young's Literal Translation

And setteth on high the needy from affliction, And placeth families as a flock.

Context

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

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. ⁴²The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.

Summary

This verse highlights the sovereignty and power of God over all circumstances and situations. It emphasizes His control over the forces of nature and the affairs of humanity. The imagery of God lifting the needy out of their affliction and increasing their families like flocks portrays His compassion and provision for those who call upon Him. Ultimately, the verse conveys the message of hope and deliverance for those who trust in the Lord, showing that He is able to transform their lives and bring about restoration.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

107:41 The large families of the poor are evidence of God’s blessing.

Psalms 107:41

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

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Berean Standard Bible

But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.

American Standard Version (1901)

Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock.

Bible in Basic English

But he puts the poor man on high from his troubles, and gives him families like a flock.

Free Bible Version

But he lifts the poor out of their troubles, and makes their families as big as flocks.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet he raiseth vp the poore out of miserie, and maketh him families like a flocke of sheepe.

King James (Authorized) Version

Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

One Unity Resource Bible

Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.

Translation for Translators

But he rescues poor people from ◄being in misery/suffering►, and causes their families to increase in number like flocks of sheep.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But he protects the needy from affliction and cares for his families like a flock.

Noah Webster Bible

Yet he setteth the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

World English Bible

Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.

Young's Literal Translation

And setteth on high the needy from affliction, And placeth families as a flock.