Psalm 107:40
βHe poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.β
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Read in Psalm 107Meaning
Power itself is shown as unstable and answerable within the poem's moral vision.
The lowly raised and wisdom invited
The closing movement contrasts oppression and pride with God's care for the needy and ends with a call to wisdom.
Read carefully
The psalm describes divine reversal; it does not delegate political violence to private actors.
Reflection
Value accountability, humility, and lawful checks on power.