Psalms 107:34 net — and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.

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"and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants."

— Psalms 107:34, NET Bible

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Psalms 107 — Context

31

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

32

Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people! Let them praise him in the place where the leaders preside!

33

He turned streams into a desert, springs of water into arid land,

34

and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.

35

As for his people, he turned a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into springs of water.

36

He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.

37

They cultivated fields, and planted vineyards, which yielded a harvest of fruit.

Psalms 107:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 107:34 say?
Psalms 107:34 in the NET Bible reads: “and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.”
Where is Psalms 107:34 in the Bible?
Psalms 107:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 107, verse 34.
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 107:34.
What translation should I read Psalms 107:34 in?
Psalms 107:34 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 107:34?
Psalms 107:34 reads (NET): “and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.” 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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