Psalm 107:26 - Printer Friendly

ESV: They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths; their courage melted away in their evil plight;

NIV: They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away.

NASB: They rose up to the heavens, they went down to the depths; Their soul melted away in their misery.

CSB: Rising up to the sky, sinking down to the depths, their courage melting away in anguish,

NLT: Their ships were tossed to the heavens and plunged again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror.

KJV: They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

NKJV: They mount up to the heavens, They go down again to the depths; Their soul melts because of trouble.

Psalm 107:23–32 mentions those the Lord rescued when in trouble at sea. Few situations are as helpless and hopeless as being caught in a boat being thrashed in stormy seas. Yet there are those whom God rescued when they cried out for help. As with other examples from this psalm, such people ought to worship God in gratitude.

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.

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).

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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