Psalms 107:30

Psalms 107:30 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
• New International Version (NIV)They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.

Context of Psalms 107:30

28“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 29He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor! 31Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. 32Let them exalt him publicly before the congregation and before the leaders of the nation.

Psalms 107:30 word by word

וַיִּשְׂמְח֥וּ כִֽי־יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ וַ֝יַּנְחֵ֗ם אֶל־מְח֥וֹז חֶפְצָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Then are they gladשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• because they be quietשָׁתַקshâthaq · be quietH8367
• so he bringethנָחָהnâchâh · to leadH5148
• them unto their desiredחֵ֫פֶץchêphets · pleasureH2656
• havenמָחוֹזmâchôz · havenH4231

Cross-references for Psalms 107:30

• John 6:21Then they were eager to let him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!

Commentaries on Psalms 107:30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30Then are they glad because they be quiet - The turbulence of the sea being hushed, and the waves still, they rejoice to see an end to the tempest; and thus, having fine weather, a smooth sea, and fair wind, they are speedily brought to the desired haven.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30Then are they glad because they be quiet - Because the storm subsides, and they have the feeling of safety from danger. So he bringeth them - Rather, “And he guides them.” Unto their desired haven - The word translated “haven” occurs nowhere else. By some it is rendered “shore,” but the word “haven” or “port” seems best to express the sense of the passage: “the haven of their desire.” No one can appreciate this fully who has not been long at sea, and who…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-32Verses 23-32 Let those who go to sea, consider and adore the Lord. Mariners have their business upon the tempestuous ocean, and there witness deliverances of which others cannot form an idea. How seasonable it is at such a time to pray! This may remind us of the terrors and distress of conscience many experience, and of those deep scenes of trouble which many pass through, in their Christian course. Yet, in answer to their cries, the Lord turns their…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-32Sailors give thanks to the Lord when he saves them from the chaos and peril of the sea.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-3223-32. Here are set forth the perils of seafaring, futility of man's, and efficiency of God's, help. go ... sea--alluding to the elevation of the land at the coast.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 107:30

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Chastisement
• Commerce
• Mariners (Sailors)

In the dictionaries

• Contemn
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• Raise
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• Psalms, Book of
• Ships and Boats
• Text of the Old Testament
• Wisdom

Commentaries on Psalms 107

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings