107:14 He brought them out of the utter darkness, 1
and tore off their shackles.
107:15 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love,
and for the amazing things he has done for people! 2
107:16 For he shattered the bronze gates,
and hacked through the iron bars. 3
1 tn Heb “darkness and deep darkness.” See the note on the word “darkness” in v. 10.
2 tn Heb “and [for] his amazing deeds for the sons of man.” See v. 8.
3 sn The language of v. 16 recalls Isa 45:2.