Psalms 107:7
Psalms 107:7 in Multiple Translations
He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live.
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.
Guiding them in the right way, so that they might come into the town of their resting-place.
He led them along a straight way to a city where they could live.
And led them forth by the right way, that they might goe to a citie of habitation.
And causeth them to tread in a right way, To go unto a city of habitation.
He led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in.
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
That thy beloved may be delivered. Save with thy right hand and hear me.
He led them along a straight road where they walked safely to cities in Canaan where they could live.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:7
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Psalms 107:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יַּֽדְרִיכֵ/ם
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
יְשָׁרָ֑ה
לָ֝/לֶ֗כֶת
אֶל
עִ֥יר
מוֹשָֽׁב
וַ֭/יַּֽדְרִיכֵ/ם
dârak
H1869
to tread
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
יְשָׁרָ֑ה
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Adj
לָ֝/לֶ֗כֶת
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
מוֹשָֽׁב
môwshâb
H4186
seat
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:7
וַ֭/יַּֽדְרִיכֵ/ם
dârak
H1869
"to tread"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To tread means to walk or step on something, and is used in the Bible to describe various actions, such as treading a press or leading an army. In Exodus 15:6 and Psalm 60:12, the word is used to describe God's power and leadership, highlighting His ability to guide and direct His people.
Definition: 1) to tread, bend, lead, march 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tread, march, march forth 1a2) to tread on, tread upon 1a3) to tread (a press) 1a4) to tread (bend) a bow 1a5) archer, bow-benders (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to tread, tread down 1b2) to tread (bend with the foot) a bow 1b3) to cause to go, lead, march, tread
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk. See also: Numbers 24:17; Proverbs 4:11; Psalms 7:13.
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
יְשָׁרָ֑ה
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.
לָ֝/לֶ֗כֶת
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
מוֹשָֽׁב
môwshâb
H4186
"seat"
N-ms
A seat can refer to a physical place of sitting or a gathering of people, like an assembly. It can also mean a dwelling place or location, and is sometimes used to describe a group of people living together.
Definition: 1) seat, assembly, dwelling-place, dwelling, dwellers 1a) seat, sitting, those sitting, sitting company or assembly 1b) dwelling place, dwelling 1c) situation, location 1d) time of dwelling 1e) those dwelling, dweller
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. See also: Genesis 10:30; 1 Samuel 20:25; Psalms 1:1.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:7
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- Context
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- Psalms 107:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
- Sermons on Psalms 107:7
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
5They were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them.
6Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.
7He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live.
8Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 9For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 31:9 | They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” |
| 2 | Psalms 77:20 | You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. |
| 3 | Hebrews 11:9–10 | By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. |
| 4 | Ezra 8:21–23 | And there by the Ahava Canal I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.” So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request. |
| 5 | Hebrews 12:22 | Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels |
| 6 | 2 Peter 2:15 | They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. |
| 7 | Hebrews 11:16 | Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. |
| 8 | Psalms 78:52 | He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 11:3 | These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— |
| 10 | Jeremiah 33:10–13 | This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. This is what the LORD of Hosts says: In this desolate place, without man or beast, and in all its cities, there will once more be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks. In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD. |
Psalms 107:7 Summary
[Psalms 107:7 tells us that God leads us on a straight path to a place where we can live, which means He guides us directly and clearly to a place of safety and provision. This is similar to how God led the Israelites to the promised land, as described in Deuteronomy 8:7-10. Just like the people in this verse, we can cry out to God in our trouble and trust that He will deliver us, as promised in Psalms 34:17-20. By trusting in God's guidance, we can experience His loving care and provision in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be led on a straight path?
In Psalms 107:7, being led on a straight path means that God guides us directly and clearly to our destination, just like He did for the Israelites in Exodus 13:18, providing a clear way forward even in uncertain times.
Why is it significant that God led them to a city where they could live?
The city represents a place of safety, provision, and community, much like the promised land in Deuteronomy 8:7-10, where God's people could dwell and thrive under His care and protection.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
Just as God led the people in Psalms 107:7, He also guides us today, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6, to trust in Him and acknowledge His presence in our lives, even when we face challenges or uncertainties.
What is the role of faith in being led by God?
Faith is essential, as seen in Hebrews 11:6, where it says that without faith, it is impossible to please God, and we must trust that He will lead us, even when the path ahead is not clear, just like the people in Psalms 107:7 who cried out to God in their trouble and were delivered.
Reflection Questions
- In what areas of my life am I seeking God's guidance and leadership, and how can I trust Him to lead me on a straight path?
- What are the 'cities' in my life where I can experience safety, provision, and community, and how can I be grateful for these blessings?
- How do I respond when I feel lost or uncertain, and what can I learn from the example of the people in Psalms 107:7 who cried out to God in their trouble?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and trust God's presence in my life, even when the path ahead is not clear, and how can I apply the promise of Proverbs 3:5-6 to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:7
And he led them forth by the right way,.... Thus God by his providence directs travellers that have lost their way, and puts them into the right way.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:7
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
Led them forth out of the wilderness, where they had lost their way, . A city of habitation: See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
Psalms 107:7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.Ver. 7. And he led them forth by the right way] Better than that Dea Vibilia among the Romans, of whom they fancied that she set them right when out of the way at any time; or Minerva among the Athenians, who, they said, turned all their evil counsels to the best unto them. That they might go to a city of habitation] Grow to a state of settlement, to Jerusalem, saith the Chaldee; to that city which hath a foundation, may we say, whose maker and founder is God, Hebrews 11:10.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
(7) By the right way.—Better, in a straight way. Even in the pathless wilderness “there is a hand that guides.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
Verse 7. That they might go to a city of habitation.] God stirred up the heart of Cyrus to give them liberty to return to their own land: and Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah, at different times, brought many of them back to Judea.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:7
7. And he guided them in a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:7
And he led them forth by the right way - A literal version, if the term necessary to express it might be allowable, would be,” He wayed them in a straight way;” he made a way for them, and that was a straight way.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:7
7. He led them forth by the right way—See Ezra 8:21-23; Ezra 8:31-32. City of habitation—A city of permanent abode, as opposed to their life of wandering.
Sermons on Psalms 107:7
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Fast for Prayer in the Square – Day 3 by Carter Conlon | The video shown in the sermon is a two-minute preview of what God is expected to do in the future. The pastors will distribute this video to their congregations to give them an ide |
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Peace! Be Still! by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the importance of studying the Gospels to deepen our understanding of Christ, urging believers to become more familiar with Jesus Himself rather than just the |
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The Heavenly Birth and Its Earthly Counterfeits by J.C. Philpot | Joseph Philpot preaches about the rejection of Christ by His own people due to hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and worldliness, despite their outward religious practices. He emphasi |
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The Jesus Family in Communist China - Part 3 by Dr. D. Vaughan Rees | Dr. D. Vaughan Rees preaches about how the Ye-su Chia-ting Christians were prepared for the Communist rule, showcasing Divine guidance in their lives and how they unknowingly antic |
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The Farewell by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the concept of 'farewell' from 2 Corinthians 13:11, reflecting on the spiritual implications of faring well or ill. He delves into the characteristics of t |
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The Ministry of Restoration - Part 2 by Dick Hussey | In this sermon, the preacher begins by sharing a personal story from his time in the Argentine army. He reflects on the hollowness of empty words and expresses a desire for the Wor |
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Being Led by Charles Leiter | This sermon focuses on the theme of being led, drawing from the example of Jesus allowing Himself to be led by the Spirit, by the devil in temptation, and by wicked men. It emphasi |