Psalm 107:35

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 107:35

He turneth the wilderness into a standing water - A pool; a lake. See the notes at Isaiah 35:6-7.And dry ground into water-springs - Not merely watering it with rain from heaven, but causing gushing fountains to break forth, and to flow continually, diffusing fertility and beauty everywhere. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 107:33-38

Psalms 107:33-38 . He turneth rivers Land watered with rivers; into a wilderness Into dry ground, as it follows, like a parched and barren wilderness, that has not moisture enough to produce any thing valuable; a fruitful land into barrenness Hebrew, למלחה , limleechah, into saltness, which causes barrenness; for the wickedness of them that dwell therein He doth not inflict these judgments without cause, but for the punishment of sin in some, and the prevention of it in others.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107-108 Specific thanksgivingsPsalms 107:0 seems to be particularly appropriate to the time of the Jews’ return to their homeland after their exile in Babylon. It is a song of thanksgiving to be sung by those who have been saved from some great affliction or danger (107:1-3). Four different cases are introduced by verses 4, 10, 17 and 23. Each of the cases describes the danger, notes the prayer, outlines the answer and concludes with a word of instruction and warning.The first... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 107:35

And. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in verses: Psalms 107:35-38 , emphasizing each item which goes to make up the fulness of blessing. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107An unknown writer sought to motivate the Lord’s redeemed people to praise Him by reviewing some of His mighty acts. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:33-38

God controls nature so that it becomes His instrument of cursing or blessing His people. The repetition of the phrase "an inhabited city" (Psalms 107:36, cf. Psalms 107:4; Psalms 107:7) is a unique feature of this psalm. It may refer to the captives returning to Jerusalem-their long anticipated destination-in the three returns from Babylon that the Old Testament records. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:33-43

3. The providence of God 107:33-43The following verses contain a second major reason for praising God, namely: His providential governing of the world. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 107:1-43

The Psalmist sings the lovingkindness of the Lord, giving examples from (a) Israel in the wilderness (Psalms 107:4-9), (b) people in captivity (Psalms 107:10-16), (c) people in sickness (Psalms 107:17-22), (d) vicissitudes of sea-going men (Psalms 107:23-32), (e) and a rescue from drought (33-42). The Ps. has a refrain at intervals (Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:31).1. For his mercy endureth for ever] evidently a well-known refrain: cp. Psalms 136. Mercy] better,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 107:35

(35) Standing water.—Or, a pool of water. (See Isaiah 35:7; Isaiah 41:18-19; Isaiah 42:15.)The dependence of this psalm on these passages in Isaiah is indubitable. But the images are employed in a different manner. The prophet only thinks of the joy of returning Israel (Psalms 107:39-41). But here the thought is that in the reverses of fortune, which even the chosen nation must be prepared for, God will intervene to protect and save. But the construction is very awkward, owing to the mode in... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 107:1-43

From the Sea to the City Psalms 107:23-24 To return to London in this forge of human work and passion when one has been living with great nature, almost in solitude, is always a curious experience. The things which are considered of vast importance in London seem small; the battles waged ere with amazing ardour, needless and apart from the greater issues of life. Man, we think, is walking in a vain show, and disquieting himself in vain. The great things of nature, the mighty powers we have... read more

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