New International Version Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. New Living Translation Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. English Standard Version Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Berean Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Berean Literal Bible Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good, for His loving devotion is forever! King James Bible O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. New King James Version Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. New American Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His mercy is everlasting. NASB 1995 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. NASB 1977 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Legacy Standard Bible Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good, For His lovingkindness endures forever. Amplified Bible O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever! Berean Annotated Bible Give thanks to the LORD {YHWH}, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. American Standard Version O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever. Contemporary English Version Shout praises to the LORD! He is good to us, and his love never fails. English Revised Version BOOK V O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever. Good News Translation "Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good; his love is eternal!" International Standard Version Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His gracious love exists forever. NET Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, and his loyal love endures! New Heart English Bible Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Webster's Bible Translation O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGive thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. World English Bible Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Give thanks to YHWH, "" For [He is] good, for His kindness [is] for all time”: Berean Literal Bible Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good, for His loving devotion is forever! Young's Literal Translation Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age is His kindness:' Smith's Literal Translation Confess ye to Jehovah, for he is good, his mercy is forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGive glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible “Give thanks to the LORD for he is good, his mercy endures forever!” New Revised Standard Version O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO GIVE thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, because he is good, and his grace is for eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good, For His mercy endureth for ever.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Alleluia. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his mercy endures for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…48Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah! 1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy… Cross References Give thanks to the LORD, 1 Chronicles 16:8 “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Psalm 105:1 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Psalm 92:1 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, for He is good; Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:41 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Treasury of Scripture O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. A. give Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. good Psalm 119:68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. for his mercy Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; Luke 1:50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. Jump to Previous Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingJump to Next Age Endures Endureth Everlasting Forever Good Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Praise Steadfast Thanks UnchangingPsalm 107 1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence4. Over travelers 10. Over captives 17. Over sick men 23. Over sailors 33. And in diverse varieties of life. Give thanks to the LORD, Israel was called to acknowledge the LORD publicly in worship, remembering His acts of deliverance, provision, and preservation throughout their history. 1Ch 16:8 Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name;… for He is good; His goodness is shown in His righteous character and in His faithful care for His people, from the Exodus and wilderness journey to His continued restoration of those who turn to Him. Psa 100:5 For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures… His loving devotion endures forever. God remains faithful to His covenant despite human rebellion and distress. Psalm 107 recounts His rescue of the lost, afflicted, endangered, and imprisoned, revealing mercy that does not fail. Psa 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. 2. The Psalmist The author of Psalm 107, traditionally attributed to King David, who calls the people to worship and gratitude. 3. Israelites The original audience of the Psalm, who experienced God's deliverance and are called to remember His goodness. 4. The Exodus A historical event where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, often recalled as a demonstration of His enduring love. 5. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, a symbol of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises to His people. Teaching Points The Call to GratitudeRecognize that gratitude is a fundamental response to God's character and actions. It is not dependent on circumstances but on the unchanging nature of God. Understanding God's Goodness God's goodness is intrinsic to His nature. Reflect on how His goodness has been evident in your life and the lives of others. Enduring Love God's loving devotion (Hebrew: "chesed") is steadfast and eternal. Consider how this love has been demonstrated throughout biblical history and in your personal experiences. Worship as a Response Worship is a natural response to recognizing God's goodness and love. Engage in regular worship, both personally and corporately, as an expression of gratitude. Living Out Thanksgiving Let gratitude shape your daily interactions and decisions. Consider how you can express thankfulness to God and others in practical ways. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 107:1?2. How can we "give thanks to the LORD" in our daily lives today? 3. What does "His loving devotion endures forever" reveal about God's character? 4. How does Psalm 107:1 connect with 1 Thessalonians 5:18 on gratitude? 5. Why is acknowledging God's goodness important for a believer's spiritual growth? 6. In what ways can you share God's enduring love with others this week? 7. How does Psalm 107:1 reflect God's enduring love in challenging times? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 107:1? 9. How does Psalm 107:1 align with archaeological findings about ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 107? (1) For this doxology see Note, Psalm 106:1.Verse 1. - O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good (comp. Psalm 106:1; Psalm 118:1; Psalm 136:1). For his mercy endureth forever (see the comment on Psalm 106:1). Psalm 107:1 calls us to active, continual gratitude rooted in two unshakable truths: the LORD is good, and His loving devotion never ends. When we remember these realities, thanksgiving becomes our natural response, and confidence in His faithfulness becomes our daily strength. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Give thanksהֹד֣וּ (hō·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the LORD, לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He is good; ט֑וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good His loving devotion חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever. לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Additonal Resources Psalm 107:1 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 107:1 Bible Gateway Psalm 107:1 Bible.com Psalm 107:1 NIV |
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