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But all injustice shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The upright see it and are glad; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The upright see it, and are glad; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/107.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The upright see it and are glad; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/107.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The upright see it and rejoice; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/107.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The upright see it and rejoice, and all injustice shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/107.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The upright see it and rejoice, and all injustice shuts its mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/107.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/107.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You will see this because you obey the LORD, but everyone who is wicked will be silenced. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/107.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The upright shall see it, and be glad; and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/107.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Decent people will see this and rejoice, but all the wicked people will shut their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/107.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The righteous see this and are glad, but all the wicked are put to silence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/107.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The upright see it and rejoice, but the mouth of an evil person is shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/107.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/107.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the godly see this, they rejoice, and every sinner shuts his mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/107.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/107.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/107.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/107.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The upright see and rejoice, "" And all perversity has shut her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/107.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The upright do see and rejoice, And all perversity hath shut her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/107.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The upright shall see and be glad, and all iniquity shall shut her mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/107.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The just shall see, and shall rejoice, and all iniquity shall stop their mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/107.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 106:42>The upright will see, and they will rejoice. And every iniquity will block its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/107.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The upright saw this and rejoiced; all wickedness shut its mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/107.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The upright see it and are glad; and all wickedness stops its mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/107.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The righteous shall see it, and rejoice; and all the ungodly shall shut their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/107.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the righteous ones will see and will rejoice and all the evil ones will shut their jaws.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/107.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The upright see it, and are glad; And all iniquity stoppeth her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/107.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The upright shall see and rejoice; and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/107-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13854" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">41</span>But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. <span class="reftext">42</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">The upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: yir·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">see</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: wə·yiś·mā·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">and rejoice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘aw·lāh (N-fs) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">iniquity</a> <a href="/hebrew/7092.htm" title="7092: qā·p̄ə·ṣāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- Draw together, shut. A primitive root; to draw together, i.e. Close; by implication, to leap; specifically, to die.">shuts</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî·hā (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">its mouth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">43</span>Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-19.htm">Job 22:19</a></span><br />The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-16.htm">Job 5:16</a></span><br />So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-6.htm">Psalm 52:6</a></span><br />The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10-11</a></span><br />The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. / Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Psalm 64:9-10</a></span><br />Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done. / Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Proverbs 10:28</a></span><br />The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Proverbs 11:10</a></span><br />When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-14.htm">Isaiah 66:14</a></span><br />When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-9.htm">Jeremiah 33:9</a></span><br />So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18</a></span><br />yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-47</a></span><br />Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-23.htm">Luke 6:23</a></span><br />Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.</p><p class="hdg">righteous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-6.htm">Psalm 52:6</a></b></br> The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10,11</a></b></br> The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-19.htm">Job 22:19</a></b></br> The righteous see <i>it</i>, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn.</p><p class="hdg">iniquity</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11</a></b></br> But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Psalm 112:10</a></b></br> The wicked shall see <i>it</i>, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Exodus 11:7</a></b></br> But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-36.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/job/36-33.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/103-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/job/12-14.htm">Shuts</a> <a href="/psalms/71-4.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/psalms/35-3.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/psalms/58-4.htm">Stoppeth</a> <a href="/psalms/58-4.htm">Stops</a> <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/107-34.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-7.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/109-14.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-14.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/psalms/108-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/119-70.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Shuts</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Stoppeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Stops</a> <a href="/psalms/119-3.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 107</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Over travelers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Over captives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Over sick men</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Over sailors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-33.htm">And in diverse varieties of life.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Old Testament, the upright are often contrasted with the wicked, highlighting a life of righteousness and integrity. This phrase suggests that the upright witness God's works and providence, leading to joy and celebration. The rejoicing of the upright is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting a deep trust in God's justice and faithfulness. This joy is not merely emotional but is rooted in the recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness. The upright's ability to see and rejoice can be linked to the Beatitudes in <a href="/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5</a>, where Jesus speaks of the blessedness of those who are pure in heart, for they shall see God.<p><b>and all iniquity shuts its mouth</b><br>"Iniquity" represents sin, wickedness, and moral corruption. The imagery of iniquity "shutting its mouth" suggests a silencing or cessation of evil. This can be seen as a prophetic declaration of God's ultimate victory over sin and evil. The phrase implies that when God's justice is revealed, those who practice iniquity are left without defense or argument. This echoes the theme found in <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Job 5:16</a>, where the wicked are silenced in the face of divine justice. The shutting of iniquity's mouth can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the final judgment, where every knee will bow and every tongue confess the lordship of Christ, as described in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>. This phrase reassures believers of the eventual triumph of righteousness and the silencing of all opposition to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upright.htm">The Upright</a></b><br>Refers to those who live righteously and in accordance with God's commandments. In the Hebrew text, the word used is (yesharim), which means "the upright" or "the righteous."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/iniquity.htm">Iniquity</a></b><br>Represents sin, wickedness, or moral wrong. The Hebrew word (avlah) is used, indicating injustice or unrighteousness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing.htm">Rejoicing</a></b><br>The act of expressing joy or gladness. In the context of this verse, it is the response of the upright to God's deliverance and justice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shutting_of_the_mouth.htm">Shutting of the Mouth</a></b><br>A metaphor for silencing or rendering powerless. Iniquity is personified and depicted as being unable to speak or act in the presence of God's justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>The overarching theme of <a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Psalm 107</a>, where God rescues His people from various troubles, leading to the rejoicing of the upright.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_the_righteous.htm">The Joy of the Righteous</a></b><br>The upright find joy in witnessing God's justice and deliverance. This joy is rooted in their trust and faithfulness to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_powerlessness_of_iniquity.htm">The Powerlessness of Iniquity</a></b><br>Iniquity is ultimately silenced in the face of God's righteousness. This serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of evil and the eternal nature of God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_uprightly.htm">Living Uprightly</a></b><br>Believers are called to live righteously, trusting that God will vindicate them and bring joy through His deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Even when iniquity seems prevalent, trust that God will act in His perfect timing to silence wickedness and uphold the righteous.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_god's_works.htm">Rejoicing in God's Works</a></b><br>Reflect on and celebrate the ways God has delivered and provided for you, reinforcing your faith and encouraging others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_107.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 107</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_view_evil.htm">How does the Bible explain evil and suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_psalms.htm">What are the main themes of the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_prolonged_suffering.htm">If God's 'arm is not too short' (Isaiah 59:1), why do we see prolonged suffering and injustice without divine intervention in this narrative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_sin_cause_suffering,_per_the_bible.htm">Psalm 107:17-18 - Does the claim that sin directly causes physical suffering conflict with other biblical passages (e.g., John 9:2-3) and with modern medical knowledge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/107.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) Again the dependence on the book of Job is seen. (See marginal reference.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/107.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 42.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The righteous shall see it, and rejoice</span>. Experience will justify God's ways to man. "The righteous" - his people - will see that the general course of God's providence is such as described (vers. 33 - 41), and will "rejoice" that it is so. <span class="cmt_word">And all iniquity shall stop her mouth</span>. The gain sayers, unable to impugn the righteousness of the Divine proceedings, shall have no resource but to sit still and hold their tongues. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/107-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The upright</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">see</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְא֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rejoice,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׂמָ֑חוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiś·mā·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">iniquity</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֝וְלָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘aw·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shuts</span><br /><span class="heb">קָ֣פְצָה</span> <span class="translit">(qā·p̄ə·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7092.htm">Strong's 7092: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw together, close, to leap, to die</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its mouth.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(pî·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 107:42 The upright will see it and be (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-41.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:41"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:41" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/107-43.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 107:43"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:43" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>