Psalms 107:42

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

Bible in Basic English

The upright see it and are glad: the mouth of the sinner is stopped.

Free Bible Version

Those who live right will observe what is happening and be glad, but the wicked will be silenced.

Geneva Bible 1599

The righteous shall see it, and reioyce, and all iniquitie shall stoppe her mouth.

King James (Authorized) Version

The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

One Unity Resource Bible

The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.

Translation for Translators

Godly/Righteous people will ◄see/hear about► these things, and they will rejoice, and wicked people will hear about these things, too, but they will have nothing to say in reply.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The upright will see this and rejoice, and all wickedness shuts its mouth.

Noah Webster Bible

The righteous shall see it , and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

World English Bible

The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.

Young's Literal Translation

The upright do see and rejoice, And all perversity hath shut her mouth.

Context

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

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 importance of paying attention to God's lovingkindness and His wonderful works towards humanity. It serves as a reminder to the reader of the psalm to consider and reflect on the ways in which God has shown His steadfast love and faithfulness. By acknowledging and appreciating God's interventions and blessings, one can cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise. The verse encourages believers to share testimonies of God's goodness, proclaiming His deeds with joy and thanksgiving. Ultimately, it emphasizes the significance of recognizing and celebrating God's faithfulness in our lives.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

In this providential government, good men will rejoice, and the cavils of the wicked will be stopped (Job 5:16; Isa 52:15), and all who take right views will appreciate God's unfailing mercy and unbounded love. Next: Psalms Chapter 109

Psalms 107:42

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

⁴¹But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. ⁴²The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

Bible in Basic English

The upright see it and are glad: the mouth of the sinner is stopped.

Free Bible Version

Those who live right will observe what is happening and be glad, but the wicked will be silenced.

Geneva Bible 1599

The righteous shall see it, and reioyce, and all iniquitie shall stoppe her mouth.

King James (Authorized) Version

The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

One Unity Resource Bible

The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.

Translation for Translators

Godly/Righteous people will ◄see/hear about► these things, and they will rejoice, and wicked people will hear about these things, too, but they will have nothing to say in reply.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The upright will see this and rejoice, and all wickedness shuts its mouth.

Noah Webster Bible

The righteous shall see it , and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

World English Bible

The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.

Young's Literal Translation

The upright do see and rejoice, And all perversity hath shut her mouth.