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- Verse 27
Psalms 107:27
They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then are they glad because they be quiet,.... The mariners are glad that the waves are quiet, and they free from danger, and at ease and in repose themselves.
So he bringeth them unto their desired…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
They reel to and fro - The word used here - חגג châgag - means to dance as in a circle; then, to reel, or be giddy as drunkards are. And stagger ... - This word means to move to and fro; to waver; to…
The psalmist here calls upon those to give glory to God who are delivered from dangers at sea. Though the Israelites dealt not much in merchandise, yet their neighbours the Tyrians and Zidonians did,…
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