John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 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. So he bringeth them unto their desired haven ; the port, city, border or tract of land F17 Vid. Kimchii Sepher Shorash. rad. חון , they are bound to; which they desire to be at, and eagerly look out for, and rejoice when arrived at it. This is all the Lord's work in providence: mariners too often take it to themselves, as... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 107:23-32
The psalmist here calls upon those to give glory to God who are delivered from dangers at sea. Though the Israelites dealt not much in merchandise, yet their neighbours the Tyrians and Zidonians did, and for them perhaps this part of the psalm was especially calculated. I. Much of the power of God appears at all times in the sea, Ps. 107:23, 24. It appears to those that go down to the sea in ships, as mariners, merchants, fishermen, or passengers, that do business in great waters. And surely... read more