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so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/107.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/107.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired harbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then they were glad because they were quiet; So He guided them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/107.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He led them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/107.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/107.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet. Then he guided them to the harbor they longed for.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/107.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet. Then He guided them to the harbor they longed for. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/107.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/107.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You were happy because of this, and he brought you to the port where you wanted to go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/107.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then are they glad because they be quiet: so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/107.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sailors were glad that the storm was quiet. He guided them to the harbor they had longed for.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/107.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They were glad because of the calm, and he brought them safe to the port they wanted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/107.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they rejoiced that the waves became quiet, and he led them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/107.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/107.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/107.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/107.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then are they glad because they are quiet; so he bringeth them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/107.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/107.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they rejoice because they are quiet, "" And He leads them to the haven of their desire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/107.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they rejoice because they are quiet, And He leadeth them to the haven of their desire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/107.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will be glad that they will subside, and he will guide them to the harbor of their desire.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/107.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they rejoiced because they were still: and he brought them to the haven which they wished for. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/107.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 106:30>And they were joyful that it was stilled, and he led them into the haven that they desired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/107.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They rejoiced that the sea grew calm, that God brought them to the harbor they longed for. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/107.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they were glad because they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/107.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/107.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they rejoiced when they stopped; he led them to the haven that they had chosen.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/107.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then were they glad because they were quiet, And He led them unto their desired haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/107.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they are glad, because they are quiet; and he guides them to their desire haven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/107-30.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=13782" 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">29</span>He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: way·yiś·mə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">They rejoiced</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: ḵî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/8367.htm" title="8367: yiš·tō·qū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be quiet. A primitive root; to subside.">the silence,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5148.htm" title="5148: way·yan·ḥêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To lead, guide. A primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport.">and He guided them</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4231.htm" title="4231: mə·ḥō·wz (N-msc) -- A city. From an unused root meaning to enclose; a harbor.">the harbor</a> <a href="/hebrew/2656.htm" title="2656: ḥep̄·ṣām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Delight, pleasure. From chaphets; pleasure; hence desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence a matter.">they desired.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.…<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="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39-41</a></span><br />Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26-27</a></span><br />“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Luke 8:24-25</a></span><br />The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/1-15.htm">Jonah 1:15-16</a></span><br />Then they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. / Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-25</a></span><br />For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ / So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalm 65:7</a></span><br />You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalm 89:9</a></span><br />You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Psalm 93:4</a></span><br />Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-11.htm">Job 38:11</a></span><br />and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a></span><br />in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-17.htm">Isaiah 48:17</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a></span><br />They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-21.htm">John 6:21</a></span><br />Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven.</p><p class="hdg">he bringeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/6-21.htm">John 6:21</a></b></br> Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Calm</a> <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/84-2.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/psalms/105-43.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/106-16.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/psalms/106-13.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Harbour</a> <a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Haven</a> <a href="/psalms/107-7.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/psalms/106-5.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Sea</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/131-2.htm">Calm</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-10.htm">Harbour</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Haven</a> <a href="/psalms/108-10.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/131-2.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/114-3.htm">Sea</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/107.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/107.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>They rejoiced in the silence</b><br>This phrase captures the relief and gratitude of those who have been delivered from a storm. In biblical context, silence often symbolizes peace and the cessation of turmoil. The imagery of a storm calming is reminiscent of Jesus calming the storm in the Gospels (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>), where His command brings immediate peace, demonstrating His authority over nature. The rejoicing here reflects a deep sense of thankfulness and awe at God's power and mercy. Historically, seafaring was perilous, and surviving a storm would naturally lead to profound joy and relief. This rejoicing can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual deliverance, where believers experience peace after trials.<p><b>and He guided them to the harbor they desired</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes God's providential care and guidance. The harbor represents safety, rest, and fulfillment of a journey, which is a common biblical metaphor for reaching a place of divine promise or blessing. In ancient times, harbors were crucial for trade and survival, and reaching one safely was a significant event. This guidance can be seen as a type of Christ, who leads believers to spiritual safety and rest (<a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>). The desired harbor signifies the fulfillment of hope and prayers, aligning with the biblical theme of God fulfilling the desires of those who trust in Him (<a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>). This phrase also connects to the broader narrative of God's faithfulness in leading His people, as seen in the Exodus journey to the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sailors/travelers.htm">The Sailors/Travelers</a></b><br>The verse refers to those who were at sea, experiencing turmoil and then finding peace. They symbolize believers who face life's storms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_calm.htm">The Calm</a></b><br>Represents the peace and tranquility that God provides after a period of distress or chaos.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_harbor.htm">The Harbor</a></b><br>Symbolizes a place of safety and fulfillment, the ultimate destination or goal that God leads His people to.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine guide and protector who brings His people through trials to a place of peace.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sea.htm">The Sea</a></b><br>Often a biblical metaphor for chaos and danger, representing life's challenges and uncertainties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nature_and_life's_storms.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nature and Life's Storms</a></b><br>Just as God calms the literal seas, He has the power to bring peace to the storms in our lives. Trust in His sovereignty and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_deliverance.htm">The Joy of Deliverance</a></b><br>Rejoicing in God's deliverance is a natural response. Reflect on past deliverances and let them fuel your faith in current trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guidance_to_desired_destinations.htm">Guidance to Desired Destinations</a></b><br>God knows the desires of our hearts and guides us to places of safety and fulfillment. Seek His guidance in prayer and trust His direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith_in_trials.htm">The Importance of Faith in Trials</a></b><br>Trials are inevitable, but faith in God's ability to bring calm and guidance is crucial. Strengthen your faith through scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_gratitude.htm">The Role of Gratitude</a></b><br>Gratitude for God's deliverance should be a constant in our lives. Regularly express thankfulness for His guidance and peace.<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/why_suffer_now_for_future_glory.htm">Who is the biblical angel Phanuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_'seeing_through_a_glass_darkly'.htm">What defines a vow of silence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_doubt_god's_existence.htm">Why does God allow so many of His followers to doubt His existence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_anger_at_god.htm">What does the Bible say about being angry with God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/107.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then are they glad because they be quiet</span>; or, "because they be at rest," <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. no longer tempest-tossed. <span class="cmt_word">So he bringeth them unto their desired haven</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the haven of their desire</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. the haven where they desire to be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/107-30.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">They rejoiced</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׂמְח֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiś·mə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive 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">in</span><br /><span class="heb">כִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the silence</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·tō·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8367.htm">Strong's 8367: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be quiet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and He guided</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝יַּנְחֵ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yan·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5148.htm">Strong's 5148: </a> </span><span class="str2">To guide, to transport</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the harbor</span><br /><span class="heb">מְח֥וֹז</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4231.htm">Strong's 4231: </a> </span><span class="str2">A harbor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they desired.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶפְצָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥep̄·ṣām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2656.htm">Strong's 2656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/107-30.htm">Psalm 107:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 107:30 Then they are glad because it (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/107-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 107:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:31" /></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>