Psalms 107:36 net — He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.

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

— Psalms 107:36, NET Bible

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Psalms 107 — Context

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.

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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.

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He blessed them so that they became very numerous. He would not allow their cattle to decrease in number.

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As for their enemies, they decreased in number and were beaten down, because of painful distress and suffering.

Psalms 107:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 107:36 say?
Psalms 107:36 in the NET Bible reads: “He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.”
Where is Psalms 107:36 in the Bible?
Psalms 107:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 107, verse 36.
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 107:36.
What translation should I read Psalms 107:36 in?
Psalms 107:36 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 107:36?
Psalms 107:36 reads (NET): “He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.” 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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