Psalms 107:2
“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;”
Psalms 107:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let them say so that have been redeemed by the Lord, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy: and gathered out of the countries.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let the redeemed of Jehovah say'so , Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the adversary,
- DARBYDarby
- Let the redeemed of Jehovah say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the oppressor,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let the redeemed by Yahweh say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Let the redeemed of Jehovah say, Whom He redeemed from the hand of an adversary.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Let those whom the Lord has redeemed speak out, those He has rescued from the hand of the enemy.
Context: Psalms 107
1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
4They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
About Psalms 107: The Faithfulness of God
Psalm 107 celebrates the faithfulness of God and His power to redeem and rescue His people in times of distress. The psalmist calls upon the redeemed people to thank the Lord for His steadfast love and to share their stories of deliverance. The psalmist highlights four groups of people who experienced God's rescue: those who were lost, hungry and thirsty in the desert, prisoners in darkness and chains, foolish who suffered due to their rebellious ways, and those who were caught in a stormy sea.
Commentary
Psalm 107 is a song of praise and thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness and mercy. The psalmist reminds us that God's love endures forever, and He is always ready to save His people from their troubles. In this psalm, we see the redeemed people of God giving thanks for their miraculous deliverance from various situations.
As we read the psalm, we can also draw comfort and hope from it. We sometimes find ourselves lost and disoriented, or imprisoned in the darkness of our sin. We may experience the consequences of our foolishness and rebellion, or we may be caught up in the storms of life. However, this psalm reminds us that God is always ready to hear our cries and to rescue us from captivity.