Psalm 107 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
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6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.
13 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
15 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
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16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
19 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
21 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
24 These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.
25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
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28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
31 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.
36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
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Psalm 107:1
Verse: הַלְלוּ אֶת-יְהוָה כִּי-טוֹב
Transliteration: Hallelu et-Adonai ki-tov
English: “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!”
Focus Word: טוֹב (Tov)
- Root: ט-ו-ב (Tet-Vav-Bet)
- Meaning: “Good,” “pleasant,” “beneficial.”
- Deeper Insight: Tov conveys God’s goodness in action, highlighting His favor and blessing toward His people.
| Hebrew Word + Transliteration | Verse + Snippet | Meaning | Notes + Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| הוֹדוּ — hodu | Verse 1 — “Oh give thanks to the LORD…” | “Give thanks,” acknowledge. | Hodu (“give thanks”) emphasizes gratitude offered in worship. It acknowledges God’s goodness openly. The verb introduces the Psalm’s repeated call to praise. — Delitzsch |
| גָּאַל — ga’al | Verse 2 — “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so…” | “To redeem,” buy back. | Ga’al (“to redeem”) signals deliverance from bondage. It implies permanent liberation by a kinsman-redeemer. The term highlights God’s saving intervention. — Keil |
| צָעֲקוּ — tsa‘aku | Verse 6 — “Then they cried out to the LORD…” | “To cry out,” call urgently. | Tsa‘aku (“to cry out”) expresses desperate appeal born from affliction. It signals faith reaching toward divine mercy. The verb marks turning points of deliverance throughout the Psalm. — Gesenius |
| דֶּרֶךְ — derekh | Verse 7 — “…He led them forth by the right way…” | “Way,” path, road. | Derekh (“way”) conveys ordered direction under divine guidance. It contrasts previous confusion with God’s purposeful leading. The term frames God as shepherd and guide. — Delitzsch |
| שָׂבַע — sava | Verse 9 — “He satisfies the longing soul…” | “To satisfy,” fill. | Sava (“to satisfy”) expresses complete fulfillment provided by God. It conveys abundance replacing deprivation. The verb strengthens themes of divine provision. — Keil |
| מוֹשִׁיב — moshiv | Verse 16 — “…He has broken the gates of bronze…” | “To cause to dwell,” restore. | Moshiv (“to cause to dwell/restore”) emphasizes God’s power to reposition people in safety. It links deliverance with new stability. The word highlights divine sovereignty over circumstances. — Gesenius |
| קָצַר — qatsar | Verse 17 — “Fools… are afflicted…” | “To be short,” waste away. | Qatsar (“to be short”) signifies physical or emotional wasting. It pictures decline due to sin. The verb portrays suffering as consequence. — Delitzsch |
| רָפָא — rapha | Verse 20 — “He sent His word and healed them…” | “To heal,” restore. | Rapha (“to heal”) stresses divine restoration through His word. It conveys renewal at every level of human need. The verb highlights God’s compassionate response to distress. — Keil |
| זֶבַח — zevach | Verse 22 — “Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving…” | “Sacrifice,” offering. | Zevach (“sacrifice”) emphasizes grateful offerings in response to deliverance. It reflects devotion expressed tangibly. The term ties worship to remembrance. — Gesenius |
| שָׁכַן — shakan | Verse 36 — “He makes the hungry dwell there…” | “To dwell,” settle. | Shakan (“to dwell”) expresses secure settlement through divine blessing. It emphasizes stability granted after turmoil. The verb frames God as provider of home and rest. — Delitzsch |
Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Scott (University of Edinburgh, 1747–1821) | Commentary on the Holy Bible | Scott views the Psalm as a call to thankfulness for God’s deliverance in diverse circumstances. |
| John Owen (University of Oxford, 1616–1683) | A Commentary on the Psalms | Owen emphasizes that recognizing God’s interventions inspires both worship and trust. |
| George Buchanan (St Andrews / Paris, 1506–1582) | Commentaries on the Psalms | Buchanan notes the recurring theme of deliverance, showing God’s care over His people. |
| Philip Doddridge (Northampton Academy, 1702–1751) | Family Expositor | The Psalm encourages believers to recount God’s goodness as a way to strengthen faith. |
| John Brown (Edinburgh, 1722–1787) | Self-Interpreting Bible | Brown stresses that God’s saving acts lead naturally to communal and personal praise. |
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms | Calvin sees the psalm as recounting God’s mercy toward various distressed groups. Deliverance comes in response to prayer. The redeemed must give thanks. |
| Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms | Henry interprets the psalm as celebrating God’s compassion toward wanderers, captives, the sick, and sailors. Each cry is answered by deliverance. Gratitude is urged upon the redeemed. |
| Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms | Barnes views the psalm as illustrating God’s providence in diverse troubles. His loving-kindness endures. The wise observe His works. |
| John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms | Morison sees the psalm as portraying God’s readiness to save those in distress. Each deliverance displays His goodness. Gratitude becomes the final lesson. |
| William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms | Walford interprets the psalm as teaching that God rescues people in every type of trouble. His mercy is constant. The redeemed are called to thank Him. |
| Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms | Bonar views the psalm as Christ’s mercy toward all who cry to Him. The four pictures reveal spiritual deliverance. Praise follows His saving acts. |
| Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes | Parker sees the psalm as celebrating divine intervention across life’s dangers. God’s love rescues. Gratitude crowns the experience of salvation. |
| Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms | Dale interprets the psalm as rich in thanksgiving. God delivers His people from many forms of peril. His mercy endures. |
| Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations | Bonar sees the psalm as testimony to God’s mercy toward the distressed. Deliverance follows the cry of faith. Praise is the fitting response. |
| Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms | Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church celebrating God’s mercy. He rescues wanderers and sufferers alike. Gratitude flows from remembering His works. |
Psalms Chapter 107 Devotional: THE DELIVERER
Thought for the day: Always remember the God that saved you.
Message:
The mercy bestowed by God on humanity is beyond the expression of man, and despite God’s love, man at times toys with His love and chooses to go with other gods but God in His mercy will still look for a way of saving man.
I remember the scripture that says: “If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand” nobody could withstand His wrath.
We can see great things done by God to the children of Israel in the bible verses above, but they still rebelled against the Lord; they went their own way, pursuing other gods. They, in effect, called God a liar by not believing in His promises, and so God abandons them. They are put to hard labour as a result of sin, no longer able to live their lives and fulfil their purpose.
This is what sin does.
One thing that gives the devil access to steal what belongs to man is sin. When a man sins, the devil pushes him into slavery and begins to kill him gradually until he dies.
In Psl. verse 107:13 you will see where they cried to God for mercy.
13 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
God is our deliverer, always ready to save us in every situation, but that shouldn’t give us a license to begin to live our lives against God or rebel against him.
I need to encourage you today that your Deliverer is alive and He is here to deliver you from where the devil might have kept you. All you need is to call on Him, call His name now. Call Him again, shout the name Jesus now! The name of Jesus is the name above every other name, and He will save you in Jesus' Name.
My Counsel
Ø Don’t walk out of the free salvation of God; the devil does not show mercy.
Ø Whatever the situation, call on Jesus' Name.
Declaration
Father, thank you for fighting my battle. I trust that you will fight till the end and the peace of God will fill my heart, in Jesus' Name. Amen
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