Psalms 107:36

What does Psalms 107:36 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 107:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, That they may prepare a city of habitation,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, That they may prepare a city of habitation,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And there he gives the poor a resting-place, so that they may make themselves a town;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And He causeth the hungry to dwell there, And they prepare a city of habitation.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, and they establish a city of habitation;

Context

v.35He turneth a wilderness into a pool of water, And a dry land into watersprings.

v.36This passage

v.37And sow fields, and plant vineyards, And get them fruits of increase.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 107:7

    He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.

  • Acts 17:26

    and he made of one every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed seasons, and the bounds of their habitation;

  • Psalms 146:7

    Who executeth justice for the oppressed; Who giveth food to the hungry. Jehovah looseth the prisoners;

  • Luke 1:53

    The hungry he hath filled with good things; And the rich he hath sent empty away.

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