Psalm 107:42

Thanksgiving for Deliverance · Psalm 107:1–43
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Translations

Modern
The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
Traditional
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
Literal
Let the upright see and rejoice, and may all iniquity shut its mouth.
Latin
Videbunt recti, et lætabuntur; et omnis iniquitas oppilabit os suum.

Original

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

Notes

Justice wins in God’s world (Psalm 1:6), and Israel’s history shows God’s loving devotion.

These two sections (Psalm 107:33–38, 39–42) expand the theme of the Lord’s complete authority and power over things that humans cannot control.

This psalm is a hymn of praise to God the Redeemer. The psalmist begins by urging the redeemed to praise God for his goodness (Psalm 107:1–3). The psalmist then presents four examples of people whom the Lord saved from trouble (Psalm 107:4–32). He summarizes the Lord’s control over everything (Psalm 107:33–42) and ends with an invitation to recognize God’s loving devotion in all parts of life (107:43).

Parallels

Matthew 8:23–27 Mark 4:35–41 Luke 8:22–25

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Music Praise Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Providence of Thankfulness: Enjoined