Psalms 107:41
Psalms 107:41 Meaning and Explanation
“Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Even in judgment, God lifts the afflicted poor and gives them families and household.
The Context of Psalms 107:41
God's reversal: exalting the afflicted while humbling the mighty.
What Does Psalms 107:41 Mean?
The reversal is immediate. Just as the judges are humbled, the poor are exalted. God raises them 'on high from affliction'—removing them from the grip of suffering.
The gift is not merely escape but restoration: families and household, a flock that gathers, grows, and provides community. The poor find not just relief but belonging.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 107:41
What does Psalms 107:41 mean?
Even in judgment, God lifts the afflicted poor and gives them families and household.
What is the context of Psalms 107:41?
God's reversal: exalting the afflicted while humbling the mighty.