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href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/107.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/107.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He led them straight to safety, to a city where they could live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/107.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/107.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/107.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He led them forth by the right way, That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/107.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also had them walk on a straight way, To go to an inhabited city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He led them also by a straight way, To go to an inhabited city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He led them also by a straight way, To go to an inhabited city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/107.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He led them by a straight way, To go to an inhabited city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/107.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He led them by the straight way, To an inhabited city [where they could establish their homes].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/107.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led them by the right path to go to a city where they could live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/107.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led them by the right path to go to a city where they could live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/107.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/107.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />At once he brought you to a town. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/107.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/107.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He led them on a road that went straight to an inhabited city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/107.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He led them by a straight road to a city where they could live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/107.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He led them in a straight way to find a city where they could live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/107.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/107.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He led them on a level road, that they might find a city in which to live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/107.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />he led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/107.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/107.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/107.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And causes them to tread in a right way, "" To go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/107.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And causeth them to tread in a right way, To go unto a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/107.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will cause them to tread in a straight way, to go to a city of dwelling.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/107.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he led them into the right way: that they might go to a city of habitation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/107.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 106:7>And he led them in the right way, so that they might go forth to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/107.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Guided them by a direct path so they reached a city to live in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/107.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/107.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to inhabited villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/107.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He walked them in the way of truth to go to inhabited cities.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/107.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And He led them by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/107.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he guided them into a straight path, that they might go to a city of habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/107-7.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=13643" 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">6</span>Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1869.htm" title="1869: way·yaḏ·rî·ḵêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To tread, march. A primitive root; to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow.">He led them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">on a straight</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: bə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-b:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">path</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to reach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">a city</a> <a href="/hebrew/4186.htm" title="4186: mō·wō·šāḇ (N-ms) -- Or moshab; from yashab; a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode; by implication, population.">where they could live.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</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="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-12.htm">Nehemiah 9:12</a></span><br />You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.<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="/isaiah/49-10.htm">Isaiah 49:10</a></span><br />They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a></span><br />I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a></span><br />Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Deuteronomy 32:10</a></span><br />He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye.<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="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Psalm 23:3</a></span><br />He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Psalm 25:9</a></span><br />He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Psalm 32:8</a></span><br />I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-24.htm">Psalm 73:24</a></span><br />You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52</a></span><br />He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a></span><br />Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.</p><p class="hdg">he led</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Psalm 77:20</a></b></br> Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-52.htm">Psalm 78:52</a></b></br> But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-16.htm">Psalm 136:16</a></b></br> To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="hdg">that they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Psalm 107:4,36</a></b></br> They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, <i>to wit</i>, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-24.htm">Jeremiah 31:24,38</a></b></br> And there shall dwell in Judah itself, and in all the cities thereof together, husbandmen, and they <i>that</i> go forth with flocks… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/106-9.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/106-29.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Inhabited</a> <a href="/psalms/106-9.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/18-16.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/107-34.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Inhabited</a> <a href="/psalms/107-30.htm">Led</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-10.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/107-36.htm">Settle</a> <a href="/psalms/119-128.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/psalms/108-13.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Way</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 biblical context, the Israelites often experienced God's leadership, such as during the Exodus when He led them through the wilderness with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>). The "straight path" signifies a direct and purposeful journey, contrasting with the Israelites' previous wanderings due to disobedience. This guidance can be seen as a type of Christ, who declares Himself the "Way" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), leading believers on the path of righteousness.<p><b>to reach a city</b><br>The "city" symbolizes a place of safety, rest, and community, contrasting with the desolation of the wilderness. In ancient times, cities were centers of civilization and security, often fortified against enemies. This imagery can be connected to the "city of God" in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, representing the ultimate destination for believers. Theologically, it reflects the journey from spiritual exile to communion with God.<p><b>where they could live</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the provision and stability God offers. In historical context, the Israelites sought a land "flowing with milk and honey" (<a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a>), a place where they could thrive. Theologically, it points to the abundant life promised in Christ (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>). The concept of "living" here extends beyond mere survival to flourishing under God's care, echoing the eternal life offered through Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The primary audience of <a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Psalm 107</a>, representing those whom God has delivered from various distresses.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>Symbolic of the trials and wanderings of life, reflecting the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>Represents a place of safety, provision, and rest, akin to the Promised Land or a place of spiritual fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_guidance.htm">God's Guidance</a></b><br>God leads His people with purpose and direction. Just as He led the Israelites, He guides us today through His Word and Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_path.htm">Trust in God's Path</a></b><br>Even when the path seems uncertain, trust that God’s way is straight and leads to a place of spiritual safety and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_rest.htm">Spiritual Rest</a></b><br>The "city" symbolizes spiritual rest and security. In Christ, we find our ultimate rest and home.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflect on God's past faithfulness in your life as assurance of His continued guidance and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The journey to the city is not solitary. Engage in community and fellowship as part of your spiritual journey.<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_to_view_current_events_theologically.htm">Why worry about tomorrow's problems today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_136's_mercy_align_with_wrath.htm">Throughout Psalm 136, God's mercy is repeatedly emphasized; how does this reconcile with other biblical passages depicting divine wrath and judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_songs_of_ascent.htm">What are the Songs of Ascent in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible_as_god's_living_word.htm">What does it mean the Bible is God's living Word?</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>(7) <span class= "bld">By the right way.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">in a straight way. </span>Even in the pathless wilderness "there is a hand that guides."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/107.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he led them forth by the right way</span>; or, "by a straight way" - a way in which there was no crookedness. That they might go to a city of habitation. The same phrase as in ver. 4. A city suitable for habitation is meant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/107-7.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">He led them</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֭יַּֽדְרִיכֵם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḏ·rî·ḵêm)</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_1869.htm">Strong's 1869: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, to walk, to string a, bow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on a straight</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<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">path</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḏe·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to reach</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֝לֶ֗כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a city</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where they could live.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹשָֽׁב׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wō·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4186.htm">Strong's 4186: </a> </span><span class="str2">A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/107-7.htm">Psalm 107:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/107-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 107:7 He led them also by a straight (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/107-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 107:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:8" /></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>