Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
Yet He lifts up the poor from their suffering and makes their families grow like a flock of sheep.
God is saying that He rescues poor and suffering people, lifting them up and blessing them with large, thriving families.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 107 is a hymn of thanksgiving that recounts God's deliverance of His people from various dangers and hardships, likely composed during or after the exile of Israel as a reminder of His faithfulness. In this verse, the psalmist highlights how God elevates the poor and afflicted, turning their lowly state into prosperity and abundance by giving them families like a flock, symbolizing security and blessing. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's justice and care for the marginalized, as seen in stories of deliverance throughout the Old Testament.
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