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Psalms 107:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Those who do what's right will see this and be filled with joy, while all wickedness will be silenced and have nothing to say.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that good people will celebrate when they see God's justice at work, while evil will be left speechless and unable to argue.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 107 is a hymn of thanksgiving that celebrates God's deliverance of the Israelites from various hardships, such as exile, imprisonment, and natural disasters, likely composed during the post-exilic period when the Jewish people reflected on their return from Babylonian captivity. This verse highlights the contrast between the righteous, who rejoice in God's justice, and the wicked, who are silenced, drawing from the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. It fits into the Psalms' role as songs of worship that recount historical experiences of redemption to inspire faith.

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