Psalm 107:41

Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

Cross-references

Psalm 113:7 Parallel

Psalm 113:7 uses nearly identical language: 'raises the poor from the dust' — a clear parallel to raising the needy.

Psalm 113:8 Parallel

Psalm 113:8 continues: 'makes them sit with princes' — matching the promise of restored families like flocks.

Psalm 68:6 Parallel

In Psalm 68:6, God sets the lonely in families—a direct parallel to God lifting the needy and giving them families.

Psalm 128:6 Parallel

Psalm 128:6 blesses seeing grandchildren, echoing the family growth promised in Psalm 107:41.

Ruth 4:14-17 shows Naomi's family restored through Ruth's child — a narrative fulfillment of God raising the needy.

1 Samuel 2:8 repeats the same imagery: God lifts the needy to sit with princes — a direct parallel.

1 Samuel 2:21 recounts God visiting Hannah and giving her children, a clear example of God raising the needy and blessing their family.

Esther 8:15-17 describes Mordecai's exaltation and the Jews' joy — an example of the needy being raised.

Job 5:11 Parallel

Job 5:11 says God sets the lowly on high — a thematic parallel to raising the needy out of affliction.

Job 42:10-12 shows God restoring Job's fortunes and family, a direct fulfillment of the principle in Psalm 107:41.

Job 42:16 Parallel

In Job 42:16, Job's restoration includes living to see four generations—mirroring God lifting the needy and increasing their families.

In Isaiah 49:20-22, the barren exiles are given so many children they need more space—echoing God's increase of families for the needy.

Job 42:13 Parallel

In Job 42:13, Job receives seven sons and three daughters—directly illustrating God increasing the family of the afflicted.

Luke 1:52 Parallel

In Luke 1:52, God lifts the humble—a direct New Testament echo of God exalting the lowly as in this psalm.

Genesis 48:11 shows Jacob's surprise at seeing Joseph's children, paralleling God's blessing of family to the needy.

Jeremiah 52:31-34 describes Jehoiachin's release from prison, mirroring God raising the needy from affliction.