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Psalms 107:30

The sailors were happy that the sea became calm, and he led them safely to where they wanted to go.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Afflictions and Adversities;   Chastisement;   Commerce;   Mariners (Sailors);   The Topic Concordance - God;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Poetry of the Hebrews;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Discontent;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Haven;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Palestine;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Haven;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Be;   Psalms;   Sin;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Galley;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Psalms the book of;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Commerce;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Haven;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet.Then he guided them to the harbor they longed for.
Hebrew Names Version
Then are they glad because it is calm, So he brings them to their desired haven.
King James Version
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
English Standard Version
Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
New Century Version
They were happy that it was quiet, and God guided them to the port they wanted.
New English Translation
The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.
Amplified Bible
Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor).
New American Standard Bible
Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired harbor.
World English Bible
Then are they glad because it is calm, So he brings them to their desired haven.
Geneva Bible (1587)
When they are quieted, they are glad, and hee bringeth them vnto the hauen, where they would be.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then they were glad because they were quiet,So He led them to their desired haven.
Berean Standard Bible
They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.
Contemporary English Version
You were happy because of this, and he brought you to the port where you wanted to go.
Complete Jewish Bible
and they rejoiced as the sea grew calm. Then he brought them safely to their desired port.
Darby Translation
And they rejoice because they are quiet; and he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
George Lamsa Translation
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven.
Good News Translation
They were glad because of the calm, and he brought them safe to the port they wanted.
Lexham English Bible
Then they were glad because they grew silent, so he guided them to their desired harbor.
Literal Translation
and they are glad, because they are quiet; and He led them to their desired haven.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The are they glad because they be at rest, & so he bryngeth them vnto the hauen where they wolde be.
American Standard Version
Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Bible in Basic English
Then they are glad, because the sea is quiet, and he takes them to the harbour of their desire.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Then were they glad because they were quiet, and He led them unto their desired haven.
King James Version (1611)
Then are they glad, because they be quiet: so he bringeth them vnto their desired hauen.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then be they glad because they are at rest: and he bringeth them to the hauen where they woulde be.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And they are glad, because they are quiet; and he guides them to their desire haven.
English Revised Version
Then are they glad because they be quiet: so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei weren glad, for tho weren stille; and he ladde hem forth in to the hauene of her wille.
Update Bible Version
Then they are glad because they are quiet; So he brings them to their desired haven.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then are they glad because they are quiet; so he bringeth them to their desired haven.
New King James Version
Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.
New Living Translation
What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor!
New Life Bible
Then they were glad because the sea became quiet. And He led them to the safe place they wanted.
New Revised Standard
Then they were glad because they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then are they glad, because they are hushed, And he guideth them unto their desired haven.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(106-30) And they rejoiced because they were still: and he brought them to the haven which they wished for.
Revised Standard Version
Then they were glad because they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
Young's Literal Translation
And they rejoice because they are quiet, And He leadeth them to the haven of their desire.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired haven.

Contextual Overview

23 Some sailed the sea in ships. Their work carried them across the water. 24 They saw what the Lord can do. They saw the amazing things he did at sea. 25 He gave the command, and a strong wind began to blow. The waves became higher and higher. 26 The waves lifted them high into the sky and dropped them into the deep sea. The storm was so dangerous that the men lost their courage. 27 They were stumbling and falling like someone who is drunk. Their skill as sailors was useless. 28 They were in trouble, so they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles. 29 He stopped the storm and calmed the waves. 30 The sailors were happy that the sea became calm, and he led them safely to where they wanted to go. 31 Thank the Lord for his faithful love and for the amazing things he does for people. 32 Praise God in the great assembly. Praise him when the older leaders meet together.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

he bringeth: John 6:21

Reciprocal: Matthew 14:32 - come Acts 27:12 - the haven

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Then are they glad because they be quiet,.... The mariners are glad that the waves are quiet, and they free from danger, and at ease and in repose themselves.

So he bringeth them unto their desired haven; the port, city, border or tract of land q, they are bound to; which they desire to be at, and eagerly look out for, and rejoice when arrived at it. This is all the Lord's work in providence: mariners too often take it to themselves, as if it was owing to their own skill and management that they have brought home the ship safe to the appointed port; but it is owing to the secret guidance and protection of divine Providence, which should be acknowledged. The late Mr. Hussey r thinks, that all this is not to be understood of seamen and naval affairs in common, but is a prophecy of what should befall the disciples of Christ, when on shipboard with him; who are the persons that went "down to the sea of Galilee" in a ship;

whose business in the great waters was fishing; when, by the will of God, there came down a "stormy wind", which "lifted up the waves" of the sea, so that the ship in which they were was filled with them, and in danger of being sunk; when they went up and down, as here described, and reeled as they went along on the deck, to awake their Master their hearts melting, and they at their wit's end through fear, when they saw such wonders, what no common mariner ever did; the Godman and Mediator rising and in a majestic manner rebuked the winds and waves, and caused a calm, and so brought them to the country of the Gadarenes, whither they were bound; see Luke 8:23. But it may be applied, in a more spiritual manner, to the people of God in common who are embarked in the cause of Christ, and in a church state, comparable to a ship, of which Christ is the master, governor, and pilot; and who are sailing through the tempestuous sea of this world, and are tossed with tempests in it; and have business to do here, not only of a civil, but of a spiritual nature and who not only see the wondrous works of creation and providence, but of grace and redemption; the deep things of God, the mysteries of his grace and love: and who sometimes are covered with the billows and waves of affliction, and in the utmost distress; which are all under the direction and at the command of God, to whom they apply for relief; and he commands a calm in their breasts, and causes their afflictions to cease, which produce joy and gladness in them; and at last they are brought safe to heaven, their desired haven, which they are bound unto, are seeking after, and desirous of; and where they are at entire rest, brought hither by the Lord himself.

q Vid. Kimchii Sepher Shorash. rad. חון r Warning from the Winds, p. 21-26.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Then are they glad because they be quiet - Because the storm subsides, and they have the feeling of safety from danger.

So he bringeth them - Rather, “And he guides them.”

Unto their desired haven - The word translated “haven” occurs nowhere else. By some it is rendered “shore,” but the word “haven” or “port” seems best to express the sense of the passage: “the haven of their desire.” No one can appreciate this fully who has not been long at sea, and who has not experienced the intense desire once more to see “land.” Even then no one experiences it fully who has not some object there which he desires to see, or to accomplish. If his business is there, if it is his native land, if his father, mother, wife, or children are there, if it is the place of his father’s sepulchre, and the place where he was born and reared, how intense becomes the desire to see that land once more. So God brings his people to rest in heaven - their haven, their home. After being tossed by the tempests of life, after encountering its storms and dangers, after the fear and agitation experienced, he stills the storms; the way becomes smooth and calm; the end of the voyage is serene; and death is like the ship smoothly gliding into port with its sails all set. The soul enters heaven - the desired haven - the port that was longed for; a safe haven, beyond all storms or tempests; an eternal home!

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Psalms 107:30. Then are they glad because they be quiet — The turbulence of the sea being hushed, and the waves still, they rejoice to see an end to the tempest; and thus, having fine weather, a smooth sea, and fair wind, they are speedily brought to the desired haven.


 
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