Psalms 106
Give Thanks to the Lord
1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Resurrection: Psalms 105:45. References Lord: Psalms 105:1. Grace: Psalms 107:1, 118:1, 136:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Ezra 3:11, Jeremiah 33:11. Good: Psalms 119:68. Parallel theme: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 +5
2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? Parallel theme: Romans 11:33, Ephesians 1:19
3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. Judgment: Psalms 119:20. Righteousness: Psalms 15:2, 119:106. Blessing: James 1:25, Revelation 22:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:44, 119:112, John 13:17, 15:14, Galatians 6:9 +5
4 Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;
5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. Glory: Isaiah 45:25. Parallel theme: Psalms 14:7, 48:11, 105:6, 105:43, 118:15, Isaiah 12:6, 35:10, 66:10, Revelation 17:14 +5
6 We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:42
8 Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known. Parallel theme: Psalms 111:6, Exodus 9:16, 15:6, Jeremiah 14:7, 14:21, Ezekiel 20:9, 20:14, 20:22, 20:44, Romans 9:17 +5
9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:15, 78:13, Nahum 1:4
10 And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. Salvation: Exodus 14:30. Redemption: Psalms 107:2
11 And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:53, Exodus 15:5
12 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. Faith: Luke 8:13
13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: Parallel theme: Psalms 78:11, 107:11, Exodus 15:24, 16:2, 17:2, 17:7, Proverbs 1:25, 1:30 +3
14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. Parallel theme: Exodus 17:2, Numbers 11:4, 1 Corinthians 10:6, 10:9
15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. Parallel theme: Isaiah 10:16
16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty..
17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. Parallel theme: Numbers 26:10, Deuteronomy 11:6
18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. Parallel theme: Numbers 16:46, Hebrews 12:29
19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image.
20 Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass. Glory: Psalms 89:17, Jeremiah 2:11
21 They forgat GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; References God: Deuteronomy 10:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 106:13, Jeremiah 2:32
22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them. Judgment: Matthew 12:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:6, Exodus 32:32, Numbers 16:5, Deuteronomy 9:25, Ezekiel 13:5, 20:8, 22:30, James 5:16 +4
24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: Faith: Deuteronomy 1:32, Hebrews 4:2, Jude 1:5. Parallel theme: Numbers 14:31, Jeremiah 3:19, Ezekiel 20:6, Matthew 22:5, Hebrews 3:12, 4:6, 12:16 +5
25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. Parallel theme: Numbers 14:22, Hebrews 3:15
26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness: Parallel theme: Psalms 95:11, Exodus 6:8, Ezekiel 20:15, Hebrews 3:11
27 To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:11, Leviticus 26:33, Ezekiel 20:23
28 They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead. Sacrifice: Revelation 2:14. Parallel theme: Numbers 25:5, Deuteronomy 4:3, Hosea 9:10
29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake in upon them. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 10:8
30 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. Parallel theme: Joshua 7:12
31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.
32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: Parallel theme: Psalms 81:7, Deuteronomy 1:37, 3:26, 4:21
33 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. Parallel theme: Psalms 39:1, 78:40, 107:11, Job 2:10, James 3:2
34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. commanded them: References Lord: Deuteronomy 7:2, 7:16. Parallel theme: Judges 1:21
35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. Parallel theme: Joshua 15:63, Isaiah 2:6, 1 Corinthians 5:6, 15:33
36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. Parallel theme: Exodus 23:33, Deuteronomy 7:16, Judges 2:3
37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. Blood: Numbers 35:33, Deuteronomy 21:9, 2 Kings 21:16, 24:4, Isaiah 1:15, 26:21, Jeremiah 2:34, Ezekiel 7:23, 22:3. Parallel theme: Isaiah 24:5 +5
39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions. Parallel theme: Leviticus 17:7, Numbers 15:39, Isaiah 59:3, Ezekiel 20:18, 20:43, Hosea 9:1
40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance. References Lord: Deuteronomy 32:19, Judges 2:14. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 9:29
41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them. Parallel theme: Judges 2:14
42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Sin: Psalms 1:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 81:12
44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: Parallel theme: Judges 2:18, 3:9, 4:3
45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. Covenant: Psalms 105:8, 2 Kings 13:23. Repentance: Psalms 90:13, Exodus 32:14, Judges 2:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:1, 69:16, Isaiah 63:7, Lamentations 3:32 +4
46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
48 Blessed be the LORD GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Eternal Life: Psalms 41:13. Blessing: Psalms 89:52, 1 Chronicles 29:10