Psalms 106:42

40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.

Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.

43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

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Compare

BSB
Their enemies oppressed them, and subdued them under their hand.
KJV
Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
WEB
Their enemies also oppressed them. They were brought into subjection under their hand.
ASV
Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were brought into subjection under their hand.
DARBY
And their enemies oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
BLB
And their enemies oppressed them, and they were humbled under their hand.
ÅB
og deres fiender trengte dem, og de ble ydmyket under deres hånd.
OTB
Deres fiender undertrykte dem også,
og de ble kuet under deres hånd.
B1930
og deres fiender trengte dem, og de blev ydmyket under deres hånd.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Judges 10:12

    The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, did oppress you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand.

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  • Judges 4:3

    And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.

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