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Psalms 107:23
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Some went off to sea in ships, plying the trade routes of the world.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Those that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;
Others went out to sea in ships and did business on the great oceans.
Some traveled on the sea in ships, and carried cargo over the vast waters.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business on great waters;
Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters;
Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters;
Thei that gon doun in to the see in schippis; and maken worching in many watris.
Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
Some of you made a living by sailing the mighty sea,
They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;
Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in the great waters;
Those who go down to the sea in ships, plying their trade on the great ocean,
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters,
Some sailed the sea in ships. Their work carried them across the water.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters--
They that goe downe to the sea in shippes: that doe businesse in great waters:
Some went out to sea in ships to buy and sell on the great waters.
Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the mighty waters;
They that goe downe to the sea in ships, and occupie by the great waters,
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters,
Some sailed over the ocean in ships, earning their living on the seas.
Men who go down to the sea, in ships, doing business through mighty waters;
(106-23) They that go down to the sea in ships, doing business in the great waters:
Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters;
Such as go downe to the sea in ships and folowe their busines in great waters:
They that go down to the sea in ships, doing business in many waters;
Others went to sea in ships,conducting trade on the vast water.
Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business in great waters;
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Those who went down to the sea into ships, doing business on the high seas,
They who go down to the sea in ships, who work in the great waters;
Those going down [to] the sea in ships, Doing business in many waters,
They that go downe to the see in shippes, & occupie their busynesse in greate waters.
Some of you set sail in big ships; you put to sea to do business in faraway ports. Out at sea you saw God in action, saw his breathtaking ways with the ocean: With a word he called up the wind— an ocean storm, towering waves! You shot high in the sky, then the bottom dropped out; your hearts were stuck in your throats. You were spun like a top, you reeled like a drunk, you didn't know which end was up. Then you called out to God in your desperate condition; he got you out in the nick of time. He quieted the wind down to a whisper, put a muzzle on all the big waves. And you were so glad when the storm died down, and he led you safely back to harbor. So thank God for his marvelous love, for his miracle mercy to the children he loves. Lift high your praises when the people assemble, shout Hallelujah when the elders meet!
Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters;
Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters,
Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters;
Those who go down to the sea in ships,Who do business on many waters;
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
They: This is the fourth comparison; their captivity was as dangerous and alarming as a dreadful tempest at sea; with a most natural and striking description of which we are here presented.
go down: Psalms 48:7, Ezekiel 27:26, Acts 27:9 - Acts 28:31, Revelation 18:17
Reciprocal: Psalms 104:26 - There go Isaiah 42:10 - ye that go Matthew 8:24 - there Mark 4:37 - great storm Luke 8:23 - came
Gill's Notes on the Bible
They that go down to the sea in ships,.... This is the fourth instance of persons in distress crying to the Lord for help, and, having it, are laid under obligation to praise him; the case of seafaring men: so the Targum introduces it,
"mariners that go down to the sea in ships;''
the same form of expression as here is used in Isaiah 42:10. Some affirm the sea to be higher than the earth, but by this it should be lower; besides the earth is said to be founded on the seas, which suggests superiority; and all the rivers run into the sea, which supposes a declivity; but, be it so that it is higher than the earth, yet this phrase is to be justified by the shores being higher than the sea, from whence men go down to take shipping, as Kimchi observes; though Kimchi's father is of opinion that it respects persons going down into the ship, which is deep, as Jonah is said to do, Jonah 1:3.
That do business in great waters: which refers either to the steering and working of the ship, and everything relating to the management of the ropes and sails, and other affairs; and in a storm much business is done, all hands are employed: or else to the business they go to sea about, as catching fish, curing them, and carrying them to market; or else to traffic and merchandise of goods, they convey from place to place. The phrase is much like that, "as many as trade by sea",
Revelation 18:17.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
They that go down to the sea in ships - The scene here changes again. From those that wander in the desert - from those who are in prison - from those who are sick - the eye of the psalmist turns to those who encounter the perils of the ocean, and he finds there occasion for praise to God. The phrase “go down” or “descend” is employed here because the sea is lower than the land, and because we “descend” when we embark on board of a vessel.
That do business ... - Whose business or employment is on the ocean.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 107:23. They that go down to the sea in ships — This is the FOURTH comparison. Their captivity was as dangerous and alarming as a dreadful tempest at sea to a weather-beaten mariner.
