Psalm 107:40

ESV he pours contempt on princes and makes them wander in trackless wastes;
NIV he who pours contempt on nobles made them wander in a trackless waste.
NASB He pours contempt upon noblemen And makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.
CSB he pours contempt on nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.
NLT the Lord pours contempt on their princes, causing them to wander in trackless wastelands.
KJV He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
NKJV He pours contempt on princes, And causes them to wander in the wilderness where there is no way;

What does Psalm 107:40 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 107, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
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.

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Chapter Summary
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.
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