What does Psalm 107:21 mean?
ESV: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!
NIV: Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
NASB: They shall give thanks to the Lord for His mercy, And for His wonders to the sons of mankind!
CSB: Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love and his wondrous works for all humanity.
NLT: Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
KJV: Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
NKJV: Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 107:17–22 points out that sin brings natural consequences. An example of God's mercy are those whom He rescues from those experiences. This seems to imply disease and other forms of physical trouble. As with other examples, those who reached out to the Lord were rescued. Such people should praise God for His love.
Chapter Summary:
Those whom God has rescued from trouble should worship Him for their salvation. The Lord's intervention has saved people from harsh environments, imprisonment, dangers of travel, famine, and oppression. Seeing those rescues should lead people to appreciate God's deep and loyal love.
Chapter Context:
The section often called "Book Five" of the Psalms begins here. A do other songs (Psalm 9:11; 29:2; 30:4; 99:5), this one calls on the people to praise God. Using several examples, the psalmist points out that Israel should be worshipping God; this is proper thanks for His work on behalf of Israel. Some references within the psalm suggest events surrounding the Babylonian exile (Jeremiah 29:14).
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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