Psalms 107
1 Give thanks to Yahweh for [he is] good for [is] for ever covenant loyalty his.
Give thanks to Yahweh, because he always does good [things for us] His faithful love [for us] lasts forever!
2 Let them say [the] redeemed of Yahweh whom he has redeemed them from [the] hand of [the] opponent.
Those whom Yahweh has saved should tell others that he has rescued them from their enemies.
3 And from [the] lands he has gathered them from east and from west from north and from [the] sea.
He has gathered [those of you] who were [(exiled/taken forcefully)] to many lands; [he has gathered you together from] the east and the west, from the north and from the south.
4 They wandered about in the wilderness in a desolate place of a way a city of dwelling not they found.
Some of those [who returned from those countries] wandered in the desert; they were lost and had no homes to live in.
5 Hungry also thirsty life their in them it was fainting away.
They were hungry and thirsty, and they were very discouraged.
6 And they cried out to Yahweh when it was distress to them from troubles their he delivered them.
When they were in trouble, they called out to Yahweh, and he rescued them from (being distressed/their difficulties).
7 And he led them by a way straight to go to a city of dwelling.
He led them along a straight road [where they walked safely] to cities [in Canaan] where they could live.
8 Let them give thanks to Yahweh covenant loyalty his and wonders his to [the] children of humankind.
They should praise/thank Yahweh for loving them faithfully and for the wonderful things that he does for people.
9 For he satisfies a throat longing and a throat hungry he fills good thing[s].
He gives thirsty people plenty [of water] to drink, and he gives hungry people plenty of good things [to eat].
10 [those who] sat of Darkness and deep darkness prisoners of affliction and iron.
Some of them were in very dark [HEN] (places [in Babylonia/other countries]); they were prisoners, suffering because of chains [fastened to their hands and feet].
11 For they had rebelled against [the] words of God and [the] counsel of [the] Most High they had spurned.
They were in prison because they had (rebelled against/not obeyed) the message of God; they were there because they had despised the advice given by God, who is greater than all other gods.
12 And he humbled with trouble heart their they stumbled and there not [was] a helper.
[That is why] their bodies were worn out from hard labor; when they fell down, there was no one who would help them.
13 And they cried out to Yahweh when it was distress to them from troubles their he saved them.
In their troubles, they called out to Yahweh, and he rescued them from their being distressed.
14 He brought out them from darkness and deep darkness and fetters their he tore apart.
He broke the chains that were on their hands and feet; and brought them out of those very dark [prisons].
15 Let them give thanks to Yahweh covenant loyalty his and wonders his to [the] children of humankind.
He broke down the [prison] gates that were made of bronze, and cut through the [prison] bars that were made of iron. [So they also] should praise/thank Yahweh for faithfully loving [them], and for [all] the wonderful things that he does for people.
16 For he breaks down gates of bronze and bars of iron he cuts down.
17 Fools from [the] way of transgression their and from iniquities their they were afflicted.
Some of them foolishly rebelled [against God], so they suffered for their sins.
18 All food it loathed throat their and they reached to [the] gates of death.
They did not want to eat any food, and they almost died.
19 And they cried out to Yahweh when it was distress to them from troubles their he saved them.
In their troubles, they [also] called out to Yahweh, and he rescued them from their being distressed.
20 He sent word his and he healed them and he may deliver [them] (from pits their. *LAH(b)*)
When he commanded that they be healed, they were healed; he saved them from dying.
21 Let them give thanks to Yahweh covenant loyalty his and wonders his to [the] children of (humankind. *LAH(b)*)
They [also] should praise/thank Yahweh for faithfully loving them, and for [all] the wonderful things that he does for people.
22 And let them sacrifice sacrifices of thanksgiving and let them recount works his (with a shout of joy. *L(abh)*)
They should give offerings to him to show that they are thankful, and they should sing joyfully about the miracles that he has performed.
23 [those who] went down the Sea in ships [those who] did business on [the] waters (many. *L(abh)*)
Some of them sailed in ships; they were selling things [in ports] throughout the world.
24 They they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his (in [the] deep. *L(abh)*)
[As they were sailing], they also saw the miracles that Yahweh performed, the wonderful things that he did [when they were] on very deep seas.
25 And he spoke and he appointed a wind of a storm and it lifted up (waves its. *L(abh)*)
He commanded the winds, and they became strong and (stirred up high waves/caused waves to rise high).
26 They went up [the] heavens they went down [the] deeps soul their in distress (it melted. *LB(ah)*)
The ships [in which they were sailing] were tossed high in the air, and [then] they sank into the (troughs/low places) [between the high waves]; then the sailors were terrified.
27 They staggered and they may trembled like drunkard and all skill their (it was confused. *LB(ah)*)
They stumbled about and staggered like drunken men, and they did not know what to do.
28 And they cried out to Yahweh when it was distress to them and from troubles their he brought out them.
In their troubles, they [also] called out to Yahweh, and he rescued them from their distresses.
29 He raised [the] storm into a calm and they were still waves their.
He (calmed the storm/caused the wind to stop blowing), and he caused the waves to completely subside.
30 And they rejoiced for they were quiet and he guided them to [the] harbor of desire their.
They were [very] glad when it became calm; and Yahweh brought them safely into a harbor.
31 Let them give thanks to Yahweh covenant loyalty his and wonders his to [the] children of humankind.
They [also] should praise/thank Yahweh for faithfully loving [them], and for [all] the wonderful things that he does for people.
32 And let them exalt him in [the] assembly of [the] people and in [the] seat of [the] elders let them praise him.
They should praise him among the [Israeli] people when they have gathered together, and they should praise him in front of the leaders [of the country].
33 He made rivers into a wilderness and springs of water into thirsty ground.
[Sometimes] Yahweh causes rivers [to become dry], [with the result that the land] becomes a desert, and springs of water become dry land.
34 A land of fruit into saltiness from [the] evil of [those who] dwell in it.
[Sometimes] he causes land that has produced lots of crops to become salty wastelands, [with the result that they do not produce crops]. He does that because the people who live there are [very] wicked.
35 He made a wilderness into a pool of water and a land dry into springs of water.
[But sometimes] he causes pools of water to appear in deserts, and he causes springs to flow in very dry ground.
36 And he caused to dwell there hungry [people] and they established a city of dwelling.
He brings hungry [people] into that land, to live there and build cities [there].
37 And they sowed fields and they planted vineyards and they produced fruit of produce.
They plant seeds in their fields, and they plant grapevines that produce big crops [of grapes].
38 And he blessed them and they multiplied exceedingly and cattle their not he made few.
He blesses the people, and the women give birth to many children, and they have large herds of cattle.
39 And they became few and they were bowed down from [the] pressure of calamity (and sorrow. *L(abh)*)
When the number of people becomes smaller and they have been humiliated [by their enemies] by being oppressed and caused to suffer [DOU],
40 [he was] pouring out Contempt on noble [people] and he made wander them in a wasteland not a way.
Yahweh shows contempt for the leaders who oppress them, and causes them to wander in deserts where there are no roads.
41 And he set on high [the] needy from affliction and he made like flock families.
But he rescues poor [people] from (being in misery/suffering), and causes their families [to increase in number] like flocks of sheep.
42 They see upright [people] so they may rejoice and all unrighteousness it shuts mouth its.
Godly/Righteous [people will (see/hear about)] these things, and they will rejoice, and wicked people [will hear about these things, too], [but] they will have nothing to say in reply.
43 Who? [is] wise and let him observe these [things] and let them consider carefully [the] covenant loyalti of Yahweh.
Those who are wise should think carefully about those things; they should consider [all the things] that Yahweh [has done to show that he] faithfully loves [them].
