Psalms 107:19
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
PSALMS 107:19
Verse 19 repeats the pattern of crying out: “Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.” After detailing despair (v.18), the psalmist emphasizes that the response to trouble is prayer. This reinforces a recurring motif: distress drives one toward God, who is the source of rescue. The symmetry with verse 13 shows a consistent cycle: trouble leads to prayer, deliverance follows, and gratitude results.
Again, the emphasis is on God’s mercy and readiness to respond to repentance and prayer. It reinforces the covenantal expectation that God desires a relationship with His people, not merely transactional favors. Theologically, it validates the practice of lament, petition, and praise as appropriate and effective responses to distress.
In moments of crisis, follow the pattern: acknowledge trouble, turn to God in prayer, and seek practical steps for rescue. If you’ve neglected prayer during ease, reintroduce it as a daily discipline. Engage with a supportive community, practical plans, and honest conversation with God. The verse invites you to trust that God sees your distress and is both able and willing to intervene.
Cross-References: Psalm 3:4; Psalm 34:17; Habakkuk 3:2; Luke 18:7-8; 2 Corinthians 1:10