Psalms 107:16 net — For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.

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"For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars."

— Psalms 107:16, NET Bible

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Psalms 107 — Context

13

They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

14

He brought them out of the utter darkness, and tore off their shackles.

15

Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

16

For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.

17

They acted like fools in their rebellious ways, and suffered because of their sins.

18

They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.

19

They cried out to the LORD in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

Psalms 107:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 107:16 say?
Psalms 107:16 in the NET Bible reads: “For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.”
Where is Psalms 107:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 107:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 107, verse 16.
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 107:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 107:16 in?
Psalms 107:16 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 107:16?
Psalms 107:16 reads (NET): “For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.” 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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