What does Psalm 107:12 mean?
ESV: So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor; they fell down, with none to help.
NIV: So he subjected them to bitter labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
NASB: Therefore He humbled their heart with labor; They stumbled and there was no one to help.
CSB: He broke their spirits with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
NLT: That is why he broke them with hard labor; they fell, and no one was there to help them.
KJV: Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.
NKJV: Therefore He brought down their heart with labor; They fell down, and there was none to help.
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 107:10–16 continues to give examples of how the Lord has intervened for Israel. Due to sin and rebellion against God, some were imprisoned and forced into hard work. Yet when they called for rescue, the Lord answered them with freedom. The example may be generic, or a description of some of the Israelites taken captive into Babylon.
Chapter Summary:
Those whom God has rescued from trouble should worship Him for their salvation. The Lord's intervention has saved people from harsh environments, imprisonment, dangers of travel, famine, and oppression. Seeing those rescues should lead people to appreciate God's deep and loyal love.
Chapter Context:
The section often called "Book Five" of the Psalms begins here. A do other songs (Psalm 9:11; 29:2; 30:4; 99:5), this one calls on the people to praise God. Using several examples, the psalmist points out that Israel should be worshipping God; this is proper thanks for His work on behalf of Israel. Some references within the psalm suggest events surrounding the Babylonian exile (Jeremiah 29:14).
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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