Psalm 107:33
ESV
He turns rivers into a desert, springs of water into thirsty ground,
NIV
He turned rivers into a desert, flowing springs into thirsty ground,
NASB
He turns rivers into a wilderness, And springs of water into a thirsty ground;
CSB
He turns rivers into desert, springs into thirsty ground,
NLT
He changes rivers into deserts, and springs of water into dry, thirsty land.
KJV
He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
NKJV
He turns rivers into a wilderness, And the watersprings into dry ground;
What does Psalm 107:33 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 107, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 107:33–43 relates several more instances of how God works for the good of His people. This can involve God punishing enemies with drought or blessing the hungry and poor with prosperity. The Lord brings judgment on the powerful and evil but supports the needs of the needy. Understanding these examples should lead a follower of God to a deeper appreciation of the Lord's loyal, merciful love.
Those whom God has rescued from trouble should worship Him for their salvation. The Lord's intervention has saved people from harsh environments, imprisonment, dangers of travel, famine, and oppression. Seeing those rescues should lead people to appreciate God's deep and loyal love.
