Psalms 106:9 net — He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.

NET Bible

"He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert."

— Psalms 106:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 106 — Context

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We have sinned like our ancestors; we have done wrong, we have done evil.

7

Our ancestors in Egypt failed to appreciate your miraculous deeds, they failed to remember your many acts of loyal love, and they rebelled at the sea, by the Red Sea.

8

Yet he delivered them for the sake of his reputation, that he might reveal his power.

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He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.

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He delivered them from the power of the one who hated them, and rescued them from the power of the enemy.

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The water covered their enemies; not even one of them survived.

12

They believed his promises; they sang praises to him.

Psalms 106:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 106:9 say?
Psalms 106:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.”
Where is Psalms 106:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 106:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 106:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 106:9 in?
Psalms 106:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 106:9?
Psalms 106:9 reads (NET): “He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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