Psalm 107:8

Translations

Modern

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

Traditional

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Literal

Let them give thanks to YHWH for His loving devotion, and His wonders to the sons of man!

Latin

Confiteantur Domino misericordiæ ejus, et mirabilia ejus filiis hominum.

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English

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

Notes

Psalms 107:7–8

God led them like a shepherd (see Psalm 23:1).
Verse 8 is repeated in Psalm 107:15, 21, 31.

Psalms 107:4–9

Those who were lost in the desert wastelands thank God for his rescue. The desert wastelands might be a metaphor for leaving the path of wisdom (Psalm 1:1; Proverbs 4:10–15).

Psalms 107:1–43

This psalm is a hymn of praise to God the Redeemer. The psalmist begins by urging the redeemed to praise God for his goodness (Psalm 107:1–3). The psalmist then presents four examples of people whom the Lord saved from trouble (Psalm 107:4–32). He summarizes the Lord’s control over everything (Psalm 107:33–42) and ends with an invitation to recognize God’s loving devotion in all parts of life (107:43).

Theme notes and profiles

David Making Sense of the Exile Salvation in the Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 107:31
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Psalm 147:1
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
Daniel 4:2–3
I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.
Psalm 107:15
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.
Psalm 107:21
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Psalm 34:3
Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
Psalm 92:1–2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
Daniel 6:27
He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”
Deuteronomy 32:29
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
Psalm 111:4
He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Psalm 107:8

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