Psalms 107
Give Thanks to the Lord for His Steadfast Love
1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Grace: Psalms 100:5, 103:17, 106:1, 118:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34, 16:41, 2 Chronicles 7:3, 7:6, Luke 1:50. References Lord: Psalms 105:1 +5
2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; Redemption: Psalms 31:5, 106:10, Isaiah 35:9, 43:1, 44:22, 62:12, Luke 1:68, Galatians 3:13, Titus 2:14. Parallel theme: Luke 1:74 +5
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. Parallel theme: Psalms 106:47, Deuteronomy 30:3, Jeremiah 29:14, 31:8, 31:10, Ezekiel 39:27, Revelation 5:9 +2
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. Parallel theme: Numbers 14:33, Deuteronomy 32:10, Ezekiel 34:6, 34:12
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. Parallel theme: Isaiah 44:12, Lamentations 2:19
6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. References Lord: Psalms 107:13, 107:19, 107:28, 2 Timothy 3:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, 91:15, Hosea 5:15 +2
7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:20, 78:52, 107:4, 107:36, Nehemiah 11:3, Isaiah 30:21, Jeremiah 31:9, Hebrews 11:16, 12:22, 2 Peter 2:15 +5
8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Resurrection: Psalms 78:4, 107:15, 107:21, 107:31, 147:1, Isaiah 63:7. References Lord: Psalms 111:4. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:29, Daniel 6:27 +4
9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Good: Psalms 34:10, Jeremiah 31:14, Luke 1:53. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:26, 132:15, 146:7, Jeremiah 31:25, Matthew 5:6 +3
10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; Darkness: Job 3:5, Isaiah 42:7, Micah 7:8, Matthew 4:16, 22:13, Luke 1:79. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:18 +2
11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High: References God: Acts 20:27, Romans 1:28. Word: 2 Chronicles 36:16, Jeremiah 44:16, Luke 7:30. Parallel theme: Psalms 73:24, 78:40, 106:43, 2 Chronicles 33:10, Proverbs 1:25 +5
12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:11, Exodus 2:23
13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. Salvation: Psalms 107:19. References Lord: Psalms 18:6, 107:6, 107:28, Judges 4:3
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. Darkness: Psalms 107:10, Isaiah 42:16, Ephesians 5:8, 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 68:6, 102:20, 116:16, Isaiah 61:1, Acts 5:19, 5:25 +5
15 Oh that men would praise 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. for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Resurrection: Psalms 107:8, 107:21, 107:31
16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. Parallel theme: Micah 2:13
17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Sin: Lamentations 3:39. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:22
18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:13, 88:3, Isaiah 38:10
19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. Salvation: Psalms 107:13. References Lord: Psalms 107:6. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 33:3
20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Word: Psalms 147:15, Matthew 8:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 49:15, 56:13, 147:3
21 Oh that men would praise 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. for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Resurrection: Psalms 107:8
22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Sacrifice: Psalms 116:17, Leviticus 7:12, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 2:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:11, 50:14, 73:28, 118:17, Isaiah 12:4 +4
23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; Parallel theme: Revelation 18:17
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. Parallel theme: Psalms 93:3, 105:31, 105:34, 135:7, 148:8, Jonah 1:4, Matthew 8:24, John 6:18 +3
26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:14, 119:28
27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end. Parallel theme: Job 12:25, Isaiah 19:3, 19:14, 29:9
28 Then they cry unto 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. in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. References Lord: Psalms 107:6, 107:13, 107:19, Jonah 1:14, Matthew 8:25
29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Parallel theme: Psalms 65:7, 89:9, Jonah 1:15, Matthew 8:26
30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Parallel theme: John 6:21
31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Resurrection: Psalms 107:8, 107:15, 107:21. References Lord: Psalms 103:2
32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. Resurrection: Psalms 22:22, 22:25, Isaiah 25:1. Worship: Psalms 99:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:10
33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; Parallel theme: Isaiah 42:15, 50:2
34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. Parallel theme: Genesis 13:10, 14:3, Ezekiel 47:11
35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings. Parallel theme: Psalms 114:8
36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation; Parallel theme: Psalms 107:7, 146:7, Luke 1:53, Acts 17:26
37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. Parallel theme: Genesis 26:12, Isaiah 37:30, Jeremiah 29:5, Ezekiel 28:26, Zechariah 8:12, 1 Corinthians 3:7, 2 Corinthians 9:10 +2
38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. Blessing: Genesis 9:1, 12:2, 17:16, 17:20, Deuteronomy 7:14, Proverbs 10:22. Parallel theme: Genesis 30:43, Exodus 1:7, Deuteronomy 30:9, Jeremiah 30:19 +5
39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 10:32
40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:66, 107:4, Exodus 8:3, 8:17, 8:24, Job 12:21, 12:24, Daniel 4:33, Acts 12:23, Revelation 19:18 +5
41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:52, Genesis 48:11, 1 Samuel 2:8, 2:21, Job 5:11, 8:7, 21:11, 42:16, Proverbs 17:6, James 5:11 +5
42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. Righteousness: Psalms 52:6, Job 22:19, Proverbs 10:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 63:11, 112:10, Exodus 11:7, Isaiah 66:14, Romans 3:19 +3
43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness 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.. References Lord: Psalms 28:5, Isaiah 5:12, Jeremiah 9:12, 9:24, Hosea 14:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:23, 64:9, Daniel 10:12 +3