Psalms 107:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then they call out to the LORD when they're in trouble, and he rescues them from their hardships.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that when people cry out to God in their distress, he responds by delivering them from their troubles.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 107 is a hymn of thanksgiving that recounts how God delivers people from various forms of distress - wandering in the wilderness, imprisonment, sickness, and storms at sea. This verse represents a recurring refrain throughout the psalm, emphasizing the pattern of human distress followed by calling on God and experiencing his deliverance. It was likely sung during worship gatherings to remind Israel of God's faithful rescue throughout their history.

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