Psalms 107 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Psalms 107
1O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
2Let the redeemed of Jehovah sayso, Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the adversary,
3And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the south.
4They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way; They found no city of habitation.
5Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
6Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he delivered them out of their distresses,
7He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.
8Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
9For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.
10Such as sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, Being bound in affliction and iron,
11Because they rebelled against the words of God, And contemned the counsel of the Most High:
12Therefore he brought down their heart with labor; They fell down, and there was none to help.
13Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder.
15Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
16For he hath broken the gates of brass, And cut the bars of iron in sunder.
17Fools because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18Their soul abhorreth all manner of food; And they draw near unto the gates of death.
19Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saveth them out of their distresses.
20He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
21Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.
23They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;
24These see the works of Jehovah, And his wonders in the deep.
25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.
26They mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths: Their soul melteth away because of trouble.
27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits’ end.
28Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he bringeth them out of their distresses.
29He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still.
30Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
31Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
32Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, And praise him in the seat of the elders.
33He turneth rivers into a wilderness, And watersprings into a thirsty ground;
34A fruitful land into a salt desert, For the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
35He turneth a wilderness into a pool of water, And a dry land into watersprings.
36And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, That they may prepare a city of habitation,
37And sow fields, and plant vineyards, And get them fruits of increase.
38He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; And he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
39Again, they are diminished and bowed down Through oppression, trouble, and sorrow.
40He poureth contempt upon princes, And causeth them to wander in the waste, where there is no way.
41Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock.
42The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
43Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.
Psalms 107
1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy
3and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.
4Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no path to a city in which to dwell.
5They were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them.
6Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.
7He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live.
8Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
9For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
10Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains,
11because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.
12He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
13Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.
15Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
16For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.
17Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.
18They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death.
19Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
20He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
21Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.
23Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
24They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
25For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
26They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.
27They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.
28Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.
29He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
31Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
32Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.
33He turns rivers into deserts, springs of water into thirsty ground,
34and fruitful land into fields of salt, because of the wickedness of its dwellers.
35He turns a desert into pools of water and a dry land into flowing springs.
36He causes the hungry to settle there, that they may establish a city in which to dwell.
37They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest.
38He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
39When they are decreased and humbled by oppression, evil, and sorrow,
40He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
41But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.
42The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Psalms 107
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 107:16
"For he hath broken the gates of brass, And cut the bars of iron in sunder."
"For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron."
