Psalm 107:30
New International Version
They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.

New Living Translation
What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor!

English Standard Version
Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.

Berean Standard Bible
They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.

King James Bible
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

New King James Version
Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.

New American Standard Bible
Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired harbor.

NASB 1995
Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He guided them to their desired haven.

NASB 1977
Then they were glad because they were quiet; So He guided them to their desired haven.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He led them to their desired haven.

Amplified Bible
Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor).

Christian Standard Bible
They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet. Then he guided them to the harbor they longed for.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet. Then He guided them to the harbor they longed for.

American Standard Version
Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

Contemporary English Version
You were happy because of this, and he brought you to the port where you wanted to go.

English Revised Version
Then are they glad because they be quiet: so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sailors were glad that the storm was quiet. He guided them to the harbor they had longed for.

Good News Translation
They were glad because of the calm, and he brought them safe to the port they wanted.

International Standard Version
So they rejoiced that the waves became quiet, and he led them to their desired haven.

Majority Standard Bible
They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired.

NET Bible
The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.

New Heart English Bible
Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then are they glad because they are quiet; so he bringeth them to their desired haven.

World English Bible
Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they rejoice because they are quiet, "" And He leads them to the haven of their desire.

Young's Literal Translation
And they rejoice because they are quiet, And He leadeth them to the haven of their desire.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will be glad that they will subside, and he will guide them to the harbor of their desire.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they rejoiced because they were still: and he brought them to the haven which they wished for.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they were joyful that it was stilled, and he led them into the haven that they desired.

New American Bible
They rejoiced that the sea grew calm, that God brought them to the harbor they longed for.

New Revised Standard Version
Then they were glad because they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they rejoiced when they stopped; he led them to the haven that they had chosen.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then were they glad because they were quiet, And He led them unto their desired haven.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they are glad, because they are quiet; and he guides them to their desire haven.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
29He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. 30They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired. 31Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.…

Cross References
Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Matthew 8:26-27
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

Jonah 1:15-16
Then they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. / Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.

Acts 27:23-25
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ / So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Psalm 65:7
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Psalm 93:4
Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

Job 38:11
and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’?

Proverbs 3:6
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.

Jeremiah 31:9
They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

John 6:21
Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.


Treasury of Scripture

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven.

he bringeth

John 6:21
Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














They rejoiced in the silence
This phrase captures the relief and gratitude of those who have been delivered from a storm. In biblical context, silence often symbolizes peace and the cessation of turmoil. The imagery of a storm calming is reminiscent of Jesus calming the storm in the Gospels (Mark 4:39), where His command brings immediate peace, demonstrating His authority over nature. The rejoicing here reflects a deep sense of thankfulness and awe at God's power and mercy. Historically, seafaring was perilous, and surviving a storm would naturally lead to profound joy and relief. This rejoicing can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual deliverance, where believers experience peace after trials.

and He guided them to the harbor they desired
This part of the verse emphasizes God's providential care and guidance. The harbor represents safety, rest, and fulfillment of a journey, which is a common biblical metaphor for reaching a place of divine promise or blessing. In ancient times, harbors were crucial for trade and survival, and reaching one safely was a significant event. This guidance can be seen as a type of Christ, who leads believers to spiritual safety and rest (Hebrews 4:9-10). The desired harbor signifies the fulfillment of hope and prayers, aligning with the biblical theme of God fulfilling the desires of those who trust in Him (Psalm 37:4). This phrase also connects to the broader narrative of God's faithfulness in leading His people, as seen in the Exodus journey to the Promised Land.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Sailors/Travelers
The verse refers to those who were at sea, experiencing turmoil and then finding peace. They symbolize believers who face life's storms.

2. The Calm
Represents the peace and tranquility that God provides after a period of distress or chaos.

3. The Harbor
Symbolizes a place of safety and fulfillment, the ultimate destination or goal that God leads His people to.

4. God
The divine guide and protector who brings His people through trials to a place of peace.

5. The Sea
Often a biblical metaphor for chaos and danger, representing life's challenges and uncertainties.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty Over Nature and Life's Storms
Just as God calms the literal seas, He has the power to bring peace to the storms in our lives. Trust in His sovereignty and timing.

The Joy of Deliverance
Rejoicing in God's deliverance is a natural response. Reflect on past deliverances and let them fuel your faith in current trials.

Guidance to Desired Destinations
God knows the desires of our hearts and guides us to places of safety and fulfillment. Seek His guidance in prayer and trust His direction.

The Importance of Faith in Trials
Trials are inevitable, but faith in God's ability to bring calm and guidance is crucial. Strengthen your faith through scripture and prayer.

The Role of Gratitude
Gratitude for God's deliverance should be a constant in our lives. Regularly express thankfulness for His guidance and peace.Verse 30. - Then are they glad because they be quiet; or, "because they be at rest," i.e. no longer tempest-tossed. So he bringeth them unto their desired haven; literally, the haven of their desire; i.e. the haven where they desire to be.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They rejoiced
וַיִּשְׂמְח֥וּ (way·yiś·mə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in
כִֽי־ (ḵî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the silence
יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ (yiš·tō·qū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8367: To be quiet

and He guided
וַ֝יַּנְחֵ֗ם (way·yan·ḥêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5148: To guide, to transport

them to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the harbor
מְח֥וֹז (mə·ḥō·wz)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4231: A harbor

they desired.
חֶפְצָֽם׃ (ḥep̄·ṣām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter


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