Psalms 107:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 107:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.
Psalms 107:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 107

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, etc.] Their affliction, their hearts being brought down with labour, and they being and finding themselves in a state of darkness, in the shadow of death, in affliction and iron; or in soul troubles, under a sense of sin, and in a view of wrath and displeasure; under apprehensions of imminent danger, as the disciples in the storm; and therefore cry to the Lord, as they did, Lord, save us, we perish, (<400802>Matthew 8:2,5). And he saved them out of their distresses; from all their sins; from the curse of the law; from wrath to come; from hell and death; being both able and willing. The following verse further explains this.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble - Compare Daniel 9:0. This is repeated in the psalm in Psalms 107:6, Psalms 107:13, Psalms 107:19, Psalms 107:28 - in all the divisions of the psalm except the last. See the notes at Psalms 107:6. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 107:6, Psa 107:19, Psa 107:28, Psa 18:6, Psa 116:3-6; Exo 3:7, Exo 3:8; Jdg 4:3, Jdg 6:6-10, Jdg 10:10-18; Ch2 33:12, Ch2 33:13, Ch2 33:18, Ch2 33:19; Jer 31:18-20 Psalms 107:14”
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