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Psalm 107:23 KJV
Psalms · chapter 107 · verse 23
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;Psalm 107:23 · King James Version
Psalm 107:23 in context
21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
23They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- businessmᵉlâʼkâhproperly, deputyshipH4399 →
- shipsʼŏnîyâha shipH591 →
- greatrababundantH7227 →
- seayâma sea or large body of waterH3220 →
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The psalmist here calls upon those to give glory to God who are delivered from dangers at sea. Though the Israelites dealt not much in merchandise, yet their neighbours the Tyrians and Zidonians did, and for them perhaps this part of the psalm was especially calculated. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 23-32