Psalm 107:33

33 He changes rivers into a desert, springs into thirsty ground,

Psalm 107:33 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 107:33

He turneth rivers into a wilderness
A country abounding with rivers, as the country round about Sodom and the land of Canaan were, ( Genesis 13:10 ) ( Deuteronomy 8:7 ) . Such an one is sometimes, by the just judgment of God, turned into a desert.

And the water springs into dry ground:
what was like a well watered garden becomes like dry and barren earth, on which nothing grows.

Psalm 107:33 In-Context

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

32 Let them glorify him when the people are gathered for worship. Let them praise him in the company of respected leaders.

33 He changes rivers into a desert, springs into thirsty ground,

34 and fertile ground into a layer of salt because of the wickedness of the people living there.

35 He changes deserts into lakes and dry ground into springs.