Psalm 106:46

46 (105-46) And he gave them unto mercies, in the sight of all those that had made them captives.

Psalm 106:46 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 106:46

He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them
captives.
] He not only pitied them himself, but caused them to be pitied by others, even by their enemies; he has the hearts of all men in his hands, and can turn them as he pleases; as he sometimes turned their hearts to hate his people, ( Psalms 105:25 ) , so he turned them to pity them, as he promised he would when they turned to him, ( 2 Chronicles 30:9 ) , so he did, by stirring up Cyrus to proclaim liberty to them, and his successors to encourage and assist in rebuilding their city and temple.

Psalm 106:46 In-Context

44 (105-44) And he saw when they were in tribulation: and he heard their prayer.

45 (105-45) And he was mindful of his covenant: and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

46 (105-46) And he gave them unto mercies, in the sight of all those that had made them captives.

47 (105-47) Save us, O Lord, our God: and gather us from among the nations: That we may give thanks to thy holy name, and may glory in thy praise.

48 (105-48) Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say: So be it, so be it.