Psalms 107:42
Psalms 107:42 in Multiple Translations
The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
The upright see it and are glad: the mouth of the sinner is stopped.
Those who live right will observe what is happening and be glad, but the wicked will be silenced.
The righteous shall see it, and reioyce, and all iniquitie shall stoppe her mouth.
The upright do see and rejoice, And all perversity hath shut her mouth.
The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.
The righteous shall see it , and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:42
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Psalms 107:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִרְא֣וּ
יְשָׁרִ֣ים
וְ/יִשְׂמָ֑חוּ
וְ/כָל
עַ֝וְלָ֗ה
קָ֣פְצָה
פִּֽי/הָ
יִרְא֣וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
יְשָׁרִ֣ים
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
וְ/יִשְׂמָ֑חוּ
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
עַ֝וְלָ֗ה
ʻevel
H5766
injustice
N-cs
קָ֣פְצָה
qâphats
H7092
to gather
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
פִּֽי/הָ
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:42
יִרְא֣וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
יְשָׁרִ֣ים
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
וְ/יִשְׂמָ֑חוּ
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עַ֝וְלָ֗ה
ʻevel
H5766
"injustice"
N-cs
Injustice or moral evil is what this word represents, covering violent deeds, unfair speech, and general wrongdoing. It is used to describe actions that go against God's standards of righteousness.
Definition: injustice, unrighteousness Another spelling of av.lah (עַוְלָה "injustice" H5766B)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: iniquity, perverseness, unjust(-ly), unrighteousness(-ly); wicked(-ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 64:7; Psalms 7:4.
קָ֣פְצָה
qâphats
H7092
"to gather"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To gather means to draw together or close, and can also imply leaping or springing into action. In some cases, it can mean to die, as in gathering up one's feet.
Definition: 1) to draw together, close, shut, shut up, stop up 1a) (Qal) to shut 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to draw oneself together (of death) 1b2) to be shut up to death 1c) (Piel) springing, skipping (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: shut (up), skip, stop, take out of the way. See also: Deuteronomy 15:7; Psalms 77:10; Psalms 107:42.
פִּֽי/הָ
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:42
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- Context
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- Psalms 107:42 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:42
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:42
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:42
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
- Sermons on Psalms 107:42
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.
43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 63:11 | But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut. |
| 2 | Job 22:19 | The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them: |
| 3 | Romans 3:19 | Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. |
| 4 | Psalms 52:6 | The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying, |
| 5 | Job 5:15–16 | He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth. |
| 6 | Psalms 58:10–11 | The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” |
| 7 | Isaiah 66:14 | When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies. |
| 8 | Isaiah 66:10–11 | Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her, so that you may nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you may drink deeply and delight yourselves in her glorious abundance. |
| 9 | Psalms 112:10 | The wicked man will see and be grieved; he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the desires of the wicked will perish. |
| 10 | Exodus 11:7 | But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. |
Psalms 107:42 Summary
Psalms 107:42 says that when God does good things, people who are trying to live right will see it and be happy. It also says that people who do bad things will have no excuse and will be silenced. This means that God's goodness and justice will always win out in the end, and we can trust in Him to make things right (as seen in Psalms 37:11 and Romans 3:19). We can live upright lives that reflect God's character and trust in His goodness, even when things seem difficult or unfair, and He will give us joy and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the upright to see and rejoice in Psalms 107:42?
This means that those who are righteous and follow God will see the good things He does and be filled with joy, as seen in Psalms 37:11 where the meek will inherit the land and be filled with peace.
Why does all iniquity shut its mouth in this verse?
This means that when God's goodness and justice are on display, those who do evil will have no response or excuse for their actions, much like in Romans 3:19 where every mouth is stopped and the whole world is guilty before God.
How can we apply Psalms 107:42 to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's goodness and justice, and by living upright lives that reflect His character, as encouraged in Proverbs 10:9 where the man of integrity walks securely.
Is this verse saying that bad people will literally be unable to speak?
No, this is a figurative expression meaning that the wicked will be silenced in the sense that they will have no valid argument or defense against God's justice, similar to the idea in Job 5:16 where the mouth of the wicked is stopped.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have seen God's goodness and justice on display in your life or in the world around you, and how have you responded to these things?
- How can you live an upright life that reflects God's character, and what are some practical steps you can take to do so?
- What are some areas in your life where you feel like 'iniquity' is speaking out or having a voice, and how can you silence these voices by trusting in God's goodness and justice?
- How can you rejoice in God's goodness and justice, even when things seem difficult or unfair, and what are some Bible verses that encourage you to do so?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:42
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice,.... Shall see the increase and prosperity of the saints, the glory of the church in the latter day, and rejoice at it; the judgments of God upon the wicked,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
Shall see it; or rather, these things, as it is expressed in the next verse. They shall diligently observe these wonderful works of God’ s mercy and justice. Rejoice; not only in the mercies of God vouchsafed to them and to other persons in want and misery, but also in God’ s judgments upon his implacable enemies, which afford matter of rejoicing to good men, as hath been once and again declared in this book, both for the honour which God hath by them, and for the sins and calamities of others, which by this means are prevented. Iniquity, i.e. unrighteous or ungodly men, the abstract being put for the concrete, as faithfulnesses for the faithful, , and pride for the proud, . Shall stop her mouth; shall be put to silence. So this or the like phrase is used, 21:5 29:9. They who used to speak loftily and wickedly, and to set their mouth against the heavens, as they did, ,9, to reproach God and his providence, as either negligent or unrighteous in the management of the world, shall now be forced to acknowledge his power and justice in those judgments which he hath brought upon them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
Psalms 107:42 The righteous shall see [it], and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.Ver. 42. The righteous shall see it, and rejoice] It shall cheer them up to see that the reins of government are in God’ s hand; and to behold such love in such providence. And all iniquity shall stop her mouth] Shall be down in the mouth, as we use to say, and have her tongue chambered.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
(42) Again the dependence on the book of Job is seen. (See marginal reference.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
Verse 42. The righteous shall see it] The wicked are as inconsiderate as they are obstinate and headstrong. And rejoice] To have such ample proofs that God ruleth in the earth, and that none that trust in him shall be desolate. All iniquity shall stop her mouth. ] God's judgments and mercies are so evident, and so distinctly marked, that atheism, infidelity, and irreligion are confounded, and the cause of error and falsehood has become hopeless. It was only the mouth that could do any thing; and that only by lies, calumnies, and blasphemies: but God closes this mouth, pours contempt upon the head and judgment upon the heart. This may also be applied to the case of the Israelites and the Babylonians. The former, when they turned to God, became righteous; the latter were a personification of all iniquity.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:42
42. The upright see and are glad; And all unrighteousness stoppeth her mouth. All mockery of Israel and blasphemy of Israel’s God are silenced. Cp. Psalms 115:2. The first line is from Job 22:19; the second from Job 5:16.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:42
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice - Shall see all these changes; shall see in their own case the proofs of the divine favor. They shall thus have occasion for praise.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:42
42. This verse is quoted from Job 22:19; Job 5:16. Iniquity shall stop her mouth—Shall cease to reproach and revile, God’s favour to the righteous being so evident. See Psalms 86:17
Sermons on Psalms 107:42
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Psalm 63 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the intense longing of the soul for God, the joy found in public ordinances, the confidence in the final triumph of the righteous, and the ultimate ruin of |
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Matthew 12:9-13. Christ Heals the Man With the Withered Hand. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about Jesus' compassion and mercy, highlighting how He honored public worship, taught at the synagogue, and showed mercy to a man with a withered hand |
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Knowing the Inner Man Body Soul and Spirit by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the content of the gospel is Jesus Christ Himself. He explains that Jesus is the one who gave Himself for our redemption and the one wh |
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Ministering to the Lord by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Romans, particularly chapters 1-11. He highlights how Paul, empowered by the Holy Spirit, condemns the entire human race through |
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Sin by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the penalties of sin, both physical and spiritual death. He emphasizes that death exists in the world because of sin and it was not part of G |
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God's Law by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading the well-known verses from Matthew 28:18-20, known as the Great Commission. He emphasizes the importance of making disciples and calli |
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Burden for Young People by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ as the foundation and constant motivation for believers. He highlights the need for constant pr |