Psalms 107:19

19 In their distress they cried out to the LORD. He saved them from their troubles.

Psalms 107:19 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 107:19

Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble
A time of affliction is a time of trouble, and a proper season for prayer; and by it persons are brought to the throne of grace, when humbled under the mighty hand of God, to seek for relief. Hezekiah in his affliction prayed to the Lord, though Asa sought to the physicians only, and not to the Lord; this is to be understood of such who are convinced of their folly, brought to a sense of sin and danger, and therefore cry to the Lord for his sparing mercy, and pardoning grace.

And he saveth them out of their distresses:
their afflictions, which were distressing to them, by removing their disorders and restoring them to health again; as follows.

Psalms 107:19 In-Context

17 Fools suffered because of their disobedience and because of their crimes.

18 All food was disgusting to them, and they came near death's gates.

19 In their distress they cried out to the LORD. He saved them from their troubles.

20 He sent his message and healed them. He rescued them from the grave.

21 Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants.