Psalm 107:13
New International Version
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.

New Living Translation
“LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.

English Standard Version
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.

Berean Standard Bible
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.

King James Bible
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

New King James Version
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses.

New American Standard Bible
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He saved them from their distresses.

NASB 1995
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses.

NASB 1977
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they cried out to Yahweh in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses.

Amplified Bible
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, And He saved them from their distresses.

Christian Standard Bible
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; he saved them from their distress.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He saved them from their distress.

American Standard Version
Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.

Contemporary English Version
You were in serious trouble, but you prayed to the LORD, and he rescued you.

English Revised Version
Then they cried unto the LORD hi their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In their distress they cried out to the LORD. He saved them from their troubles.

Good News Translation
Then in their trouble they called to the LORD, and he saved them from their distress.

International Standard Version
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; he delivered them from their distress.

Majority Standard Bible
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.

NET Bible
They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

New Heart English Bible
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

World English Bible
Then they cried to Yahweh in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they cry to YHWH in their adversity, "" He saves them from their distresses.

Young's Literal Translation
And they cry unto Jehovah in their adversity, From their distresses He saveth them.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will cry to God in straits to them; he will save them from their distresses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he delivered them out of their distresses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they cried out to the Lord in their tribulation, and he freed them from their distress.

New American Bible
In their distress they cried to the LORD, who saved them in their peril;

New Revised Standard Version
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then they prayed to the LORD in their trouble and he saved them out of their distresses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they prayed to LORD JEHOVAH in their adversity and he saved them from their adversity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They cried unto the LORD in their trouble, And He saved them out of their distresses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then they cried to the Lord in their affliction, and he saved them out of their distresses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
12He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help. 13Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. 14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.…

Cross References
Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 116:3-4
The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. / Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”

Psalm 118:5
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

Psalm 22:24
For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.

Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.

Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Lamentations 3:55-57
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”

Jonah 2:2
saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.


Treasury of Scripture

Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

Psalm 107:6,19,28
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses…

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

Psalm 116:3-6
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow…

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














Then they cried out to the LORD
This phrase marks a pivotal moment of desperation and hope. The Hebrew root for "cried out" is "זָעַק" (za'aq), which conveys a deep, earnest plea for help. This is not a casual request but a fervent outpouring of the heart. Historically, the Israelites often found themselves in dire situations due to their disobedience, and it was in these moments of distress that they turned back to God. This pattern is seen throughout the Old Testament, where God’s people, despite their rebellion, are met with His mercy when they genuinely seek Him. The act of crying out signifies a recognition of their own insufficiency and a turning towards the divine sufficiency of the LORD, the covenant-keeping God of Israel.

in their trouble
The word "trouble" here is derived from the Hebrew "צָרָה" (tsarah), which means distress or adversity. This term is often used in the context of severe trials or tribulations, reflecting the intense pressure and suffering the people were experiencing. In the biblical narrative, such troubles often serve as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and repentance. The historical context of Israel's repeated cycles of sin, judgment, and deliverance underscores the reality that God uses adversity to draw His people back to Himself. This phrase reminds believers that God is attentive to their cries, especially in times of great need.

and He saved them
The Hebrew root for "saved" is "יָשַׁע" (yasha), which means to deliver or rescue. This word is rich with theological significance, as it is closely related to the name "Yeshua" (Jesus), meaning "The LORD saves." The act of saving is not merely a physical rescue but also a spiritual deliverance. Throughout the Bible, God is portrayed as a Savior who intervenes in the lives of His people, providing redemption and restoration. This deliverance is a testament to His faithfulness and love, emphasizing that salvation is an act of divine grace rather than human merit.

from their distress
The term "distress" is translated from the Hebrew "מְצוּקָה" (metsuqah), which refers to a narrow or confined space, symbolizing the feeling of being trapped or overwhelmed. This imagery is powerful, as it conveys the sense of being hemmed in by circumstances beyond one's control. In the biblical context, God’s deliverance often involves bringing His people out of such constriction into a place of freedom and peace. This phrase assures believers that no matter how dire their situation may seem, God is able to provide a way of escape and relief, reaffirming His role as a compassionate and powerful Redeemer.

Verse 13. - Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses (comp. ver. 6, and see also vers. 19 and 28).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then they cried out
וַיִּזְעֲק֣וּ (way·yiz·‘ă·qū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

in their trouble;
בַּצַּ֣ר (baṣ·ṣar)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent

He saved
יוֹשִׁיעֵֽם׃ (yō·wō·šî·‘êm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

them
לָהֶ֑ם (lā·hem)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

from their distress.
מִ֝מְּצֻֽקוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (mim·mə·ṣu·qō·w·ṯê·hem)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4691: Narrowness, trouble


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