Psalms 107:41

“But he sets on high the needy out of affliction, and makes their families like a flock.”

Psalms 107:41 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 107:41, word by word

But he sets on highיְשַׂגֵּבyesagev

set on high

To set safely above, out of danger.

Where else “yesagev” appears
the needyאֶבְיוֹןevyon

needy

Needy: one who depends on the help of others.

Where else “evyon” appears
out of afflictionעוֹנִיoni

affliction

Affliction, suffering, misery.

Where else “oni” appears
and makesיָּשֶׂםyasem

make

To turn something into another: "I will turn him into a nation".

Where else “yasem” appears
their familiesמִשְׁפָּחוֹתmishpachot

family

A group of relatives within a tribe.

Where else “mishpachot” appears
like a flockצֹּאןtson

flock

A flock of sheep and goats.

Where else “tson” appears

The context

40He pours contempt on nobles, and makes them wander in a void without a way.

41 · This verse (above)

42The upright see it and are glad, and all injustice shuts its mouth.

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