Psalms 107:23
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Main message
The next scene turns to merchants and sailors who go down to the sea in ships.
Meaning in context
Psalm 107:23–32 · Sailors rescued from the storm — Sailors are overwhelmed by a storm, delivered, and called to public praise.
Psalm 107 now portrays risk and work in the maritime world.
Further teachings
Ordinary work enters the psalm
Commerce and seafaring become the setting for dependence on God.
Cross References: Psalm 107:23.
Applications in daily life
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In work involving real risk
Combine prayer with competence, preparation, and safety practices.
Do not romanticize preventable danger or neglect professional safety.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Trusting God makes safety procedures unnecessary.
The verse places skilled workers at sea; faith does not cancel prudent risk management.
How to Apply Psalms 107:23
Meditate on Psalms 107:23 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 107:23 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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