King James Version
Psalms 107:19 in the King James Version says “Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 107 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.”
Psalms 107:19 · KJV
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Then they cry”
H2199to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
“unto the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“them out of their distresses”
H4691narrowness, i.e., (figuratively) trouble
“and he saveth”
H3467properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
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