Psalm 107:8
New International Version
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,

New Living Translation
Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.

English Standard Version
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!

Berean Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

King James Bible
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

New King James Version
Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

New American Standard Bible
They shall give thanks to the LORD for His mercy, And for His wonders to the sons of mankind!

NASB 1995
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!

NASB 1977
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!

Legacy Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to Yahweh for His lovingkindness, And for His wondrous deeds to the sons of men!

Amplified Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Christian Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his faithful love and his wondrous works for all humanity.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His faithful love and His wonderful works for all humanity.

American Standard Version
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Contemporary English Version
You should praise the LORD for his love and for the wonderful things he does for all of us.

English Revised Version
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants.

Good News Translation
They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.

International Standard Version
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his gracious love and his awesome deeds for mankind.

Majority Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

NET Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

New Heart English Bible
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works for the descendants of Adam.

Webster's Bible Translation
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

World English Bible
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They confess to YHWH His kindness, "" And His wonders to the sons of men.

Young's Literal Translation
They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

Smith's Literal Translation
They shall confess to Jehovah his mercy, and his wonders to the sons of man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let his mercies confess to the Lord, and let his miracles confess to the sons of men.

New American Bible
Let them thank the LORD for his mercy, such wondrous deeds for the children of Adam.

New Revised Standard Version
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the righteous of the LORD give thanks to him; for his mercies are upon the children of men!

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His righteous ones shall thank LORD JEHOVAH for his mercies upon the sons of men.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let them give thanks unto the LORD for His mercy, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let them acknowledge to the Lord his mercies, and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
7He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live. 8Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 9For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.…

Cross References
Psalm 136:1
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.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

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,

Psalm 145:10
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 95:1-2
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Revelation 19:5
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”


Treasury of Scripture

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

o that men

Psalm 107:15,21,31
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! …

Psalm 81:13-16
Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! …

Deuteronomy 5:29
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

praise

Psalm 34:3
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 92:1,2
A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: …

Psalm 147:1
Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.

his wonderful

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

Psalm 111:4
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














Let them give thanks
This phrase is a call to action, urging the faithful to express gratitude. The Hebrew root for "give thanks" is "yadah," which means to acknowledge or confess. In the context of ancient Israel, giving thanks was not merely a verbal expression but a profound act of worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and benevolence. Historically, thanksgiving was a central part of Israelite worship, often associated with sacrifices and offerings at the temple. This call to give thanks is a reminder of the importance of gratitude in the believer's life, recognizing God's hand in all circumstances.

to the LORD
The term "LORD" in the Hebrew text is "Yahweh," the personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal existence and His covenant relationship with His people. In the historical context of the Israelites, invoking the name of Yahweh was a declaration of faith in the one true God, distinguishing Him from the pagan gods of surrounding nations. For the Christian, giving thanks to the LORD is an acknowledgment of His unchanging nature and His faithfulness throughout generations.

for His loving devotion
The phrase "loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses love, mercy, kindness, and faithfulness. This word is rich in meaning and is often used to describe God's covenantal love for His people. In the scriptural context, "chesed" is a steadfast, loyal love that is not dependent on human actions but is rooted in God's character. This loving devotion is a central theme throughout the Bible, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their failures.

and His wonders
The term "wonders" refers to the miraculous acts of God that inspire awe and reverence. In the Hebrew Bible, "wonders" often describe God's mighty deeds, such as the parting of the Red Sea or the provision of manna in the wilderness. These acts serve as tangible evidence of God's power and presence among His people. Historically, recounting these wonders was a way for the Israelites to remember God's faithfulness and to teach future generations about His mighty works.

to the sons of men
This phrase, "sons of men," is a poetic way of referring to humanity. It emphasizes the universal scope of God's loving devotion and wonders, extending beyond the nation of Israel to all people. In the biblical narrative, God's actions are not limited to a specific group but are intended to reveal His glory to the entire world. This inclusivity is a precursor to the New Testament message of salvation available to all through Jesus Christ. The phrase serves as a reminder of God's desire for all humanity to recognize His goodness and respond in gratitude.

(8) Oh that men.--The subject is rather to be supplied from the preceding clauses, "let them praise," &c. Some, however, render "they praise," &c

On the other hand, the insertion of "for" in each clause of the Authorised Version is correct (so LXX. and Vulg.).

Verse 8. - Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness! Here the refrain occurs for the first time. Note its repetition in vers. 15, 21, and 31. It is an earnest call on those who have experienced God's mercies to be thankful. And for his wonderful works to the children of men! or, "his wonderful doings."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let them give thanks
יוֹד֣וּ (yō·w·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person 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 His loving devotion
חַסְדּ֑וֹ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and His wonders
וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (wə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

to the sons
לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of men.
אָדָֽם׃ (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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