Psalm 107

1Praise Yahweh, for he is good, for his kindness endures forever.

2Let the redeemed of Yahweh declare, whom he redeemed from the hand of the adversary.

3and gathered them from the lands, from east and west, north and south.

4They strayed in the wilderness along a desolate path; they found no city of habitation.

5Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them.

6They cried out to Yahweh in their anguish, and he delivered them from their distresses.

7And he led them along a straight path so they could go to a city to dwell in.

8Let them thank Yahweh for his steadfast love, for his wondrous deeds to the sons of men.

9For he satisfies the thirsting soul and fills the hungry soul with good.

10Those sitting in darkness and the shadow of death, bound in affliction and iron.

11because they rebelled against God's words and despised the Most High's counsel.

12He humbled their hearts with toil; they stumbled, and no helper stood by.

13They cried out to Yahweh in their distress, and he delivered them from their troubles.

14He led them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bonds.

15Let them praise Yahweh for his steadfast love and his wondrous deeds to the children of men.

16For he broke the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.

17Fools are afflicted because of their rebellious way and because of their iniquities.

18Their appetite abhors all food, and they approach the gates of death.

19They cried out to Yahweh in their adversity; he saves them from their distresses.

20He sends his word and heals them, and delivers them from their pits.

21Let them praise Yahweh for his steadfast love and his wondrous deeds to the sons of man.

22Let them sacrifice thank offerings and declare his deeds with joyful song.

23Those who go down to the sea in ships, carrying out business in vast waters.

24These see the works of Yahweh and his wonders in the depths.

25He spoke and raised the storm wind, and it lifted its waves.

26They rise to the heavens; they descend to the depths. Their soul melts in distress.

27They reel and stagger like a drunkard, and all their wisdom is swallowed up.

28They cried out to Yahweh in their trouble, and he brought them out from their distresses.

29He stills the storm to quietness, and their waves subside.

30They were glad because it grew calm, so he guided them to their desired haven.

31Let them praise Yahweh for his favor and his marvelous deeds to the sons of men.

32Let them extol him in the people's assembly, and praise him in the council of the elders.

33He makes rivers a desert, water sources thirsty ground.

34A land of fruit into a land of salt, because of the evil of those who inhabit it.

35He makes a desert a pool of water, and dry land water outlets.

36There he settled the hungry, and they established a city for dwelling.

37They sowed fields, planted vineyards, and produced fruits of increase.

38He blessed them, and they increased exceedingly; he did not diminish their livestock.

39They dwindled and bowed down through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.

40He pours contempt upon nobles and makes them wander in a void without a path.

41He raised the needy from affliction and set their families like a flock.

42The upright will see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts her mouth.

43Whoever is wise will heed these things and consider Yahweh's kindnesses.