Psalms 107:28
Psalms 107:28 in Multiple Translations
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Then they send up their cry to the Lord in their sorrow, and he gives them salvation out of all their troubles.
Then they cried out to the Lord to help them in their troubles, and he saved them from their suffering.
Then they crie vnto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresse.
And they cry to Jehovah in their adversity, And from their distresses He bringeth them out.
Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distress.
Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
In their troubles, they also called out to Yahweh, and he rescued them from their distresses.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:28
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Psalms 107:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּצְעֲק֣וּ
אֶל
יְ֭הוָה
בַּ/צַּ֣ר
לָ/הֶ֑ם
וּֽ֝/מִ/מְּצֽוּקֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
יוֹצִיאֵֽ/ם
וַ/יִּצְעֲק֣וּ
tsâʻaq
H6817
to cry
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בַּ/צַּ֣ר
tsar
H6862
narrow
Prep | Adj
לָ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
וּֽ֝/מִ/מְּצֽוּקֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
mᵉtsûwqâh
H4691
distress
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
יוֹצִיאֵֽ/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:28
וַ/יִּצְעֲק֣וּ
tsâʻaq
H6817
"to cry"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To cry or cry out is the meaning of this verb, often used to express distress or need, as seen in the Psalms where people cry out to God for help.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). See also: Genesis 4:10; 1 Samuel 13:4; Psalms 34:18.
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.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בַּ/צַּ֣ר
tsar
H6862
"narrow"
Prep | Adj
This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.
Definition: narrow, tight
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.
לָ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
וּֽ֝/מִ/מְּצֽוּקֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
mᵉtsûwqâh
H4691
"distress"
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means distress or trouble, like being in a tight spot. It appears in the Bible to describe anguish or hardship, such as in Psalm 119:143. It's about feeling squeezed or pressed in.
Definition: straitness, distress, straits, stress
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: anguish, distress. See also: Job 15:24; Psalms 107:13; Psalms 25:17.
יוֹצִיאֵֽ/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:28
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- Context
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- Psalms 107:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:28
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:28
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:28
- Sermons on Psalms 107:28
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
26They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.
27They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.
28Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.
29He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. 30They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 8:25 | The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” |
| 2 | Psalms 107:13 | Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. |
| 3 | Psalms 107:19 | Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. |
| 4 | Acts 27:23–25 | For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me. |
| 5 | Psalms 107:6 | Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. |
| 6 | Jonah 1:14 | So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.” |
| 7 | Jonah 1:5–6 | The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” |
Psalms 107:28 Summary
This verse tells us that when people are in trouble, they can cry out to the Lord and He will bring them out of their distress. This means that no matter what problems we are facing, we can always turn to God for help and trust that He will deliver us, as seen in Psalms 34:17-18. Just like the people in this verse, we can call out to God in our trouble and He will calm the storm and guide us to a safe place, as promised in Matthew 11:28-30. By crying out to God, we show that we depend on Him and trust in His love and power to save us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of trouble were the people in before they cried out to the Lord?
The people in Psalms 107:28 were experiencing great distress, having mounted up to the heavens and then sunk to the depths, with their courage melting in anguish, as described in Psalms 107:26-27, much like the disciples in Matthew 14:30 when they were caught in a storm on the sea.
Why did the Lord bring them out of their distress?
The Lord brought them out of their distress because they cried out to Him in their trouble, demonstrating their dependence on Him, similar to the psalmist's cry for help in Psalms 51:17.
Does this verse promise that God will always deliver us from trouble immediately?
While Psalms 107:28 does show God delivering the people from their distress, it does not promise immediate deliverance in every situation, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:28 and Genesis 41:1, where God's timing and plan were different.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when we are in trouble?
We can apply this verse by following the example of the people, crying out to the Lord in our trouble, and trusting in His power and love to bring us out of our distress, as encouraged in Romans 8:28 and Psalms 34:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like I was 'reeling and staggering like a drunkard' and my 'courage melted in anguish', and how did I respond to God in those moments?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God, so that my first response in trouble is to cry out to Him?
- What are some ways that God has brought me out of distress in the past, and how can I thank and praise Him for those deliverances?
- In what ways can I use my experiences of trouble and deliverance to help and encourage others who are going through similar struggles, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:28
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble,.... As in a storm seafaring persons are used to do; so did Jonah's mariners, though Heathens, everyone cried to his god.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:28
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble. If anything outward could drive a man to pray, it is a storm at sea.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:28
Psalms 107:28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.Ver. 28. Then they cry unto the Lord] "Then," if ever: hence that speech of one, Qui nescit orare, discat navigare, He who cannot pray, let him go to sea, and there he will learn. See Psalms 107:6.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:28
(28) Then they cry.—There is a saying, “Qui nescit orare, discat navigare.”
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:28
28. Kay quotes a Basque proverb, “Let him who knows not how to pray go to sea.” he bringeth them &c.] Cp. Psalms 25:17.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:28
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble ... - See Psalms 107:6, Psalms 107:13, Psalms 107:19. Sailors pray. If they do not pray elsewhere, they often do in a storm, when in danger of being wrecked and lost.
Sermons on Psalms 107:28
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Though He Slay Me, Yet Will I Trust Him by Charles E. Fuller | The video is a sermon transcript that begins with a young boy expressing his gratitude for being a Christian and his desire for his father to be saved. The sermon then transitions |
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Comfort and Security in Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the passage from Mark chapter 4, verses 35 to the end of the chapter. He begins by explaining that he chose to preach on something comforting |
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A Balm in Gilead—caring One for Another by Emanuel Esh | The sermon transcript discusses the power of God in delivering people from darkness and distress. It emphasizes the importance of praising the Lord for His goodness and wonderful w |
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Dead Orthodoxy and How God Brings Men to Salvation by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly understanding and internalizing the word of God. He highlights that the world does not provide true peace and does n |
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Jesus Cares by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the theme 'Jesus Cares' based on Luke chapter 7, highlighting God's compassion and care for every aspect of our lives, big or small. It encourages the audien |
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Rope Wanted (Audio Restored) by William Booth | In the sermon transcript, the speaker tells the story of Mary, a woman who risked her life to save children from drowning in a city near the Mexican Gulf. Despite warnings from her |
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Evening Devotions (Historical Cfax Broadcast #3) by J.B. Rowell | In this sermon, Dr. J.B. Rowe, a former minister of First Baptist Church, delivers a message of encouragement to those facing trials and difficulties in life. He emphasizes that ev |