Psalms 107:30

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Psalms 107:30 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.

King James Version KJV

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

American Standard Version ASV

Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then they are glad, because the sea is quiet, and he takes them to the harbour of their desire.

Free Bible Version FBV

The sailors were so happy when it all calmed down, and he brought them to the harbor they wanted.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

When they are quieted, they are glad, and hee bringeth them vnto the hauen, where they would be.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And they rejoice because they are quiet, And He leadeth them to the haven of their desire.

World English Bible WEB

Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then are they glad because they are quiet; so he bringeth them to their desired haven.

Translation for Translators T4T

They were very glad when it became calm; and Yahweh brought them safely into a harbor.

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Psalms 107:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּשְׂמְח֥וּ כִֽי יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ וַ֝/יַּנְחֵ֗/ם אֶל מְח֥וֹז חֶפְצָֽ/ם

וַ/יִּשְׂמְח֥וּ sâmach H8055 to rejoice Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

כִֽי kîy H3588 for Conj

יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ shâthaq H8367 be quiet V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

וַ֝/יַּנְחֵ֗/ם nâchâh H5148 to lead Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

מְח֥וֹז mâchôwz H4231 haven N-ms

חֶפְצָֽ/ם chêphets H2656 pleasure N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:30

וַ/יִּשְׂמְח֥וּ sâmach H8055 "to rejoice" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.

Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad

Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.

כִֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ shâthaq H8367 "be quiet" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This word means to be quiet or calm, like a peaceful silence. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of stillness, as in Psalm 107:29.

Definition: (Qal) to be quiet, be silent

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: be calm, cease, be quiet. See also: Psalms 107:30; Jonah 1:11; Proverbs 26:20.

וַ֝/יַּנְחֵ֗/ם nâchâh H5148 "to lead" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff

To lead or guide is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also imply transporting people into exile or as colonists. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Exodus and 1 Kings, to describe leadership and migration.

Definition: 1) to lead, guide 1a) (Qal) to lead, bring 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, guide

Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 5:9.

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.

מְח֥וֹז mâchôwz H4231 "haven" N-ms

A haven refers to a safe place, like a harbor, where ships can find shelter. In the Bible, it can also mean a city or a protected area. The word appears in the KJV as a haven.

Definition: city, haven

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: haven. See also: Psalms 107:30.

חֶפְצָֽ/ם chêphets H2656 "pleasure" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to pleasure or delight, often describing something that brings joy or happiness. In the Bible, it can also mean a valuable thing or a desire, like in Psalm 1.

Definition: 1) delight, pleasure 1a) delight 1b) desire, longing 1c) the good pleasure 1d) that in which one takes delight

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Psalms 1:2.

Study Notes — Psalms 107:30

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Psalms 107:30 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:30
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:30
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:30
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:30
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:30
Sermons on Psalms 107:30

Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance

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.

31Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 32Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	John 6:21	Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

Psalms 107:30 Summary

Psalms 107:30 tells us that after God calmed the storm, the people rejoiced in the peace and quiet that followed, and He guided them to a safe place where they wanted to be. This reminds us that God is always in control, even when things seem chaotic, and He will bring us to a place of peace and rest if we trust Him (Isaiah 26:3). Just like the people in this verse, we can experience God's guidance and peace when we trust Him and are still in His presence (Psalms 46:10). By trusting God and being still, we can rejoice in the silence and find our desired harbor, where we can rest and feel safe in His love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by 'the silence' in Psalms 107:30?

The silence refers to the calm and peaceful state after God calmed the storm, as mentioned in Psalms 107:29, where He brought the waves of the sea to a hush, similar to the calm experienced by the disciples in Matthew 14:32-33 after Jesus stilled the storm.

How does God guide us to our desired harbor?

God guides us to our desired harbor through His gentle and loving care, as seen in Psalms 107:30, and by giving us wisdom and discernment, as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6, to navigate life's challenges and find peace in Him.

What is the significance of the harbor in this verse?

The harbor represents a place of safety, rest, and refuge, where we can find peace and security in God's presence, similar to the concept of God being our rock and refuge in Psalms 18:2 and 46:1-3.

How can we rejoice in the silence like the people in this verse?

We can rejoice in the silence by trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of storms, and by being still and knowing that He is God, as mentioned in Psalms 46:10, and by giving thanks to Him for His loving devotion and wonders, as encouraged in Psalms 107:31.

Reflection Questions

What are the storms in my life that I need to trust God to calm, and how can I rejoice in the silence that follows, just like the people in Psalms 107:30?
How has God guided me to a place of safety and rest in the past, and what can I learn from those experiences to trust Him more in the present?
What are the things that distract me from rejoicing in the silence and experiencing God's peace, and how can I eliminate them to focus on Him?
In what ways can I give thanks to God for His loving devotion and wonders in my life, as encouraged in Psalms 107:31, and how can I share those experiences with others to glorify Him?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:30

Then are they glad because they be quiet,.... The mariners are glad that the waves are quiet, and they free from danger, and at ease and in repose themselves.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:30

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. So he bringeth them unto their desired haven - Hebrew, mechoz, from a root, to look for: the scope or haven which they look for.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:30

Psalms 107:30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.Ver. 30. Then are they glad because they be quiet] All is hushed on the sudden, as Matthew 8:26, both their fears and the sea’ s outrages being quickly reduced to a peaceable period. So he bringeth them to their desired haven] This is more than they then wished for: God is many times better to men than their prayers.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:30

(23-32) Storm-tossed mariners.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:30

Verse 30. Then 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.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:30

30. because they be quiet] Because the waves are calmed. Cp. Jonah 1:11. unto their desired haven] Lit. the haven, or possibly, the mart, of their desire. The word mâchôz, which occurs here only, is rendered harbour by the Ancient Versions, but in the Talmud it means town. The destination of the sailors, where they intend to dispose of their wares, is obviously meant. The R.V. has wisely restored Coverdale’s musical phrase, the haven where they would be.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:30

Then are they glad because they be quiet - Because the storm subsides, and they have the feeling of safety from danger.

Sermons on Psalms 107:30

	Sermon	Description
	Homeward-Bound by Newman Hall	Newman Hall preaches about the journey of life as a voyage across the sea, using the analogy of a ship navigating through storms and trials to reach its desired haven. He emphasize
	The Crisis of Desperation by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jesus sending his disciples out into a storm on a boat. The preacher emphasizes that God allowed the storm to happen in order to
	Christ in the Ship (Cuts Off) by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the understanding and patience of the Lord towards each individual. He highlights how Jesus saw people as whole individuals, not just souls,
	The Crisis of Experience by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is in control of all circumstances and uses them to fulfill His purpose. He uses the example of Jesus sending his disciples into a
	Christ Willingly Received Into the Ship by Paris Reidhead	Paris Reidhead emphasizes the importance of willingly receiving Christ into our lives, illustrating how Jesus understands our needs and desires to be involved in every aspect of ou