Psalms 107:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then they called out to the LORD when they were in trouble, and he rescued them from their suffering.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that when people cry out to God in their darkest moments, He hears them and comes to their rescue.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 107 was likely written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, celebrating God's faithfulness in bringing them home. This particular verse is part of a repeated refrain throughout the psalm that emphasizes how God consistently delivers His people when they call upon Him in times of crisis. The psalm recounts various situations of distress - imprisonment, wilderness wandering, illness, and storms at sea - showing God's pattern of rescue.

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