Psalms 107:20

What does Psalms 107:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 107:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He sent his word and made them well, and kept them safe from the underworld.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

He sendeth His word and healeth them, And delivereth from their destructions.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He sendeth his word, and healeth them, and delivereth them from their destructions.

Context

v.19Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saveth them out of their distresses.

v.20This passage

v.21Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 30:2

    O Jehovah my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

  • Matthew 8:8

    And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

  • Numbers 21:8

    And Jehovah said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he seeth it, shall live.

  • Psalms 147:3

    He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

  • Job 33:28

    He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, And my life shall behold the light.

  • Psalms 147:15

    He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.

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